Description
This Amish Winter Bliss Casserole is the ultimate cold-weather comfort dish, filled with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, green beans, and savory ground beef in a rich, flavorful sauce. Itโs hearty, wholesome, and perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 ยฝ pounds ground beef
4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 large carrots, sliced
1 ยฝ cups green beans, trimmed
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste or ยฝ cup tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sautรฉ until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 5โ7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. While meat simmers, peel and chop potatoes and slice carrots. Trim green beans.
7. In a greased 9×13″ baking dish, layer the potatoes, carrots, and green beans.
8. Pour the meat mixture over the vegetables and stir gently to combine.
9. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45โ50 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
10. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the top.
11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to chop vegetables evenly to ensure even cooking.
For extra richness, add a sprinkle of shredded cheese in the last 10 minutes of baking.
Let the casserole sit for 5โ10 minutes after baking for easier slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Amish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (out of 6)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Winter Casserole, Ground Beef, One Dish Dinner