Ground Beef Stuffing Casserole with Creamy Gravy
A hearty baked casserole layering seasoned ground beef, a creamy soup sauce, and a golden herb stuffing topping.
Equipment
- Skillet
- 8x11-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 1/2 cup milk or broth
- 6 oz herb stuffing mix 1 box
- 1 1/4 cup hot water or broth
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese optional
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x11-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 4-5 minutes. Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the condensed soup and milk or broth until smooth.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese if using. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top.
- In a separate bowl, combine the stuffing mix with hot water or broth and melted butter. Fluff with a fork.
- Spoon the stuffing mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information was not provided on the source page and is not included. For a richer flavor, use beef broth in place of water for the stuffing. Ground turkey or pork sausage can substitute for the ground beef. Leftovers keep refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.
