This savory casserole layers tender beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese between sheets of buttery crescent dough for a cozy, French-inspired bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
1/3 cup beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
2 cans crescent roll dough
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Optional: parsley, chives, or fried onions for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, melt butter and cook onions over medium-low for 20–25 minutes until caramelized.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, broth, and Worcestershire. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and mix in half the cheese.
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Press one can of dough into the baking dish.
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Spread beef mixture over dough. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Top with second dough sheet, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake 22–25 minutes or until golden brown. Rest before slicing.