Hello everyone! As per my son's request, and since it’s Sunday, I’ve made a classic favorite today—Lasagna with Ground Beef! This is one of those dishes that everyone loves, and it’s the perfect way to bring the family together for a cozy meal.
Ingredients for Lasagna with Ground Beef
500g ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork, if you like)
12-15 lasagna sheets (fresh or pre-cooked)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
12-15 lasagna sheets (fresh or pre-cooked)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
Bechamel sauce (you can use store-bought or make your own)
- 500ml milk
- 50g butter
- 50g all-purpose flour
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 100g grated cheese (like parmesan or cheddar, optional but adds a lovely flavor)
- 150g mozzarella, shredded
- 100g grated parmesan cheese
Instructions for Lasagna with Ground Beef
Prepare the meat sauce:
Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it softens and turns golden, about 5 minutes.Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs (oregano, basil). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
Prepare the bechamel sauce
:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk for a minute to make a smooth roux. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until it thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the grated cheese if you're using it. Set aside.
Assemble the lasagna:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom. Top with a layer of lasagna sheets.
Spread a layer of bechamel sauce over the pasta, followed by another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of bechamel sauce on top.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top.
In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom. Top with a layer of lasagna sheets.
Spread a layer of bechamel sauce over the pasta, followed by another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of bechamel sauce on top.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top.
Bake the lasagna:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serve and enjoy:
Final Touch:
This lasagna is comfort food at its best—layers of tender pasta, savory beef, creamy bechamel, and gooey cheese. It’s a Sunday favorite that everyone will ask for again and again!
Καλή όρεξη!
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