The Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt
A comforting blend of ground beef, melted cheese, and aromatic spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded Cheese (mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 4–6 Buns (crusty bread or hamburger buns)
- Toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until it’s no longer pink.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Sprinkle paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper over the mixture, stirring well.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in half of the shredded cheese until melted.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and transfer the mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and browned.
- Serve warm on buns with toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different meats or cheeses. Great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipe, family-friendly
Find it online: https://easydessertideas.com/ultimate-cheesy-ground-beef-melt/