Hearty and Delicious Meaty Buns Casserole Recipe

Try this mouthwatering Meaty Buns Casserole recipe that combines a flavorful meat filling with soft and cheesy buns. This comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner or potluck gathering. It can be prepared in just 30 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour. Impress your guests with this delicious casserole that will leave everyone craving for more. It's a great way to use up leftover ground meat and makes for a satisfying and filling meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 hamburger buns
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Split the hamburger buns in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in a greased casserole dish.
6. Spread half of the meat mixture over the buns in the dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
7. Place the top halves of the buns on top of the meat and cheese layer.
8. Spread the remaining meat mixture over the buns and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
9. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Serve the Meaty Buns Casserole hot and enjoy!

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