Delicious Ground Beef and Spinach Casserole

This ground beef and spinach casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines the flavors of beef, spinach, and cheese. It is a complete meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The dish is easy to prepare and can be on the table in less than an hour. The layers of ground beef, spinach, and cheese create a comforting and satisfying meal that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Layer half of the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the sauce.
6. Spread the thawed and dried spinach evenly over the ground beef.
7. In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
8. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the spinach layer.
9. Repeat the layers with the remaining marinara sauce, ground beef mixture, spinach, and cheese mixture.
10. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
12. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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