Cheesy Beef and Kale Casserole

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor

Chop onion and sauté in a pan with a little olive oil until translucent.

Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet with onion and garlic, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.

Season the beef with black pepper, kosher salt, and oregano; stir well.

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).

Add approximately 12 ounces of tomato sauce to the beef mixture and let it simmer on low heat.

Measure out about 4.5 ounces of kale and add it to the beef mixture, stirring until wilted.

Mix in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese until melted.

Spray a casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray and transfer the beef and kale mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.

Top with an additional 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 7-17 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

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