How to Cook Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

Baked ziti with ground beef is one of the most delicious cuisines. It is a perfect blend of beef, onions, tomato sauce, garlic, cheese and macaroni. If you are looking forward to make baked ziti with ground beef, you can take help from the given steps.

Prep time: 45 min
Bake time: 25 to 30 min
Total time: 70 to 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Utensils: Cups, saucepan, spoons, frying pan, skillet, bowls and paper towels.

Ingredients:
Lean ground beef (ground chuck or ground round): 1 pound
Diced tomatoes, un-drained: 1 can (14.5 ounces)
Garlic powder or small clove garlic, minced: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1 1/2 teaspoons
Tomato sauce: 1 can (8 ounces)
Chopped onion: 1/2 cup
Green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/2 cup: 1
Dried leaf basil, crumbled: 1/2 teaspoon
Dried leaf oregano, crumbled: 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained: 8 ounces
Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided: 2 cups (8 ounces)

Instructions

  • 1

    Make sure that clean the entire work surface that you will be using to make this delicious dish. Also, remember to thoroughly wash your hands, utensils and ingredients that you will need to put this recipe together. Always keep your kitchen work area clean and free from bacteria to avoid any potential health issues later.

  • 2

    Remove all the fat from you beef and then cut it into small pieces with the help of a knife. Be very careful while handling a sharp knife as you should observe all the safety precautions to avoid getting injured.

  • 3

    Take a large skillet and pour some cooking oil in it. Place it on medium heat flame on the stove and add all the pieces of beef into it. Then, add onions along with bell pepper.  Cook all the ingredients well until the onions become brown. You can add or reduce the amount of bell pepper or onions as per your own preferences. This will not have a dramatic impact on the overall flavour or taste of this recipe.

  • 4

    Then, add tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, pepper and tomato sauce in the skillet. Mix everything with the help of a ladle. Stir in the elbow macaroni and ziti along with one cup of cheese. Put the mixture in a 2.5-quart casserole. You can use the remaining cheese as topping.

  • 5

    Preheat the oven to around 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the mixture in it. Bake it for around 25 to 30 minutes or until it become fluffy and hot. It is entirely up to you as to how you want to serve this delightful dish to your friends and family members.

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