Baked Vermicelli and Ground Meat Casserole

A delicious, satisfying dish for dinner for the whole family! Vermicelli casserole with minced meat in the oven is easy to prepare, easy to serve and also quite filling. You donʼt need any special culinary skills to make this casserole. And you will need products that are accessible and inexpensive.
cook time: 1h
Hazel Farrow
Baked Vermicelli and Ground Meat Casserole

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223
Calories
15g
Fat
13g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Milk 350 ml
Eggs 3 pc
Hard cheese 60 g
Tomato paste 1 tbsp
Carrot 1 pc
Bulb onions 1 pc
Vegetable oil 1.5 tbsp
Minced meat 450 g
Basil (dry) 1 tsp
Vermicelli 200 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make vermicelli casserole with minced meat in the oven? Prepare the necessary ingredients. I used spaghetti as noodles. You can use any type of vermicelli, but preferably not very small and thin. Any minced meat is also suitable, I used mixed (pork and beef).

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onions, wash them, cut them into small cubes.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the pre-washed carrots and grate them on a coarse grater.

Step 4

Step 4
In a frying pan with a small amount of vegetable oil, fry the vegetables over medium heat until half cooked, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the minced meat in the pan, knead so that large lumps do not form. Fry the minced meat with vegetables over medium heat while stirring.

Step 6

Step 6
When the minced meat changes color, add tomato paste, basil, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix everything well.

Step 7

Step 7
Simmer the minced meat with vegetables over low heat for 5-7 minutes under the lid so that the spices and seasonings reveal their flavor. Remove the pan from the stove.

Step 8

Step 8
While preparing the minced meat, cook the vermicelli. Pour 2 liters of water into a saucepan of suitable volume and bring to a boil. Salt the water, add the vermicelli, stir. Cook the vermicelli over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked. Refer to the time indicated on the package. Donʼt overcook the vermicelli! Keep in mind that it will still be baking in the oven.

Step 9

Step 9
Place the finished vermicelli in a colander to drain.

Step 10

Step 10
In a convenient container, mix the prepared vermicelli and minced meat with vegetables.

Step 11

Step 11
Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil, lay out the vermicelli with minced meat. I have a form measuring 27*17 cm.

Step 12

Step 12
In a bowl, beat eggs with milk until smooth, add a little salt.

Step 13

Step 13
Pour the egg-milk mixture over the vermicelli with minced meat. Place the casserole in an oven preheated to 180°C for 20-25 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the height of the casserole and the operating characteristics of the oven.

Step 14

Step 14
Grate the cheese on a medium grater.

Step 15

Step 15
When the casserole has thickened enough, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the top evenly with grated cheese.

Step 16

Step 16
Bake the dish for about 5 minutes more until the cheese is completely melted.

Step 17

Step 17
Cut the finished casserole into pieces and serve. Bon appetit!

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