casserole essentials: sirloin, provolone surprise

Name: Casserole Essentials: Sirloin, Provolone Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) carrots, small dice; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 pound(s) ground sirloin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste; 2 - 3 ounce(s) tomato sauce; 3 slice(s) provolone cheese, or cheese of choice; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; - add some cayenne or red pepper, for kick; - throw in a handful of al dente pasta, for some carbs; - some crusty bread for serving would not be amiss

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Apr 4, 2019

Okay, I call this a “Surprise”, because I just made the thing up. Did not know if I would love it, or hate it; however, it came out surprisingly yummy. It is easy/peasy to assemble, and requires a quick meat sauce, a few select spices, and some cheese. You can vary the spices, and/or the cheese, to make your own version. Mine came out a bit like a pizza without the crust. The next time I make it, I think I will stir 1 – 2 tablespoons of Parmesan into the meat sauce… Mainly because I like cheese. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 1 - 2

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, small dice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground sirloin
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
2 - 3 ounces tomato sauce
3 slices provolone cheese, or cheese of choice
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- add some cayenne or red pepper, for kick
- throw in a handful of al dente pasta, for some carbs
- some crusty bread for serving would not be amiss

How To Make casserole essentials: sirloin, provolone surprise

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Besides a skillet for cooking up the meat sauce, you will need an ovenproof dish for the baking process. I used a ramekin that was 5 x 2.5 inches (12.5 x 6.3cm), and holds a volume of 10 ounces (0.3L).
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
Step 5

Rough chop the tomatoes, dice the carrots, and reserve.
Step 6

Add the sirloin to a skillet over medium heat, and cook until just a hint of pink remains, about 3 – 5 minutes.
Step 7

Add the minced garlic, and dry spices, then stir to combine, about 60 seconds.
Step 8

Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and carrots, then lightly simmer, for about 3 minutes.
Step 9

Chef’s Note: If you are using some al dente pasta, add it at the end of the 3 minutes.
Step 10

Chef’s Tip: Give the meat sauce a tasting for proper seasoning, before adding to the ovenproof dish.
Step 11

Coat an ovenproof dish with a bit of olive oil, and add a slice or provolone to the bottom.
Step 12

Add half of the meat sauce, then top with another slice of provolone.
Step 13

Add the remainder of the meat sauce, then top with the final slice of provolone.
Step 14

Place dish into the preheated oven, and bake until the cheese is nice and bubbly, about 12 – 14 minutes. Then, raise the heat to 375f (190c), and cook until the cheese begins to brown in spots, about 3 – 4 additional minutes.
Step 15

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 16

Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy.
Step 17

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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