Description
This Smoky Chipotle Swirl Cheesy Ground Beef Melt combines savory beef, smoky chipotle peppers, and a luscious cheese sauce for a comforting and flavorful dish. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck, offering a beautiful swirl effect and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) Lean Halal Ground Beef
- 150g (1 cup) Finely Diced Onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 tsp (5ml) Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Black Pepper
- 1 tsp (5ml) Salt
- 200g (7oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Halal)
- 100g (3½oz) Grated Monterey Jack Cheese (Halal)
- 150ml (2/3 cup) Heavy Cream
- 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo, Minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Adobo Sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- 30g (¼ cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Melted Butter
- 2 tbsp (10g) Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 23x23cm (9x9in) baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, breaking it up, and drain any excess fat.
- Season Beef: Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Craft Sauce: Simmer heavy cream, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; whisk in cheddar and Monterey Jack until smooth.
- Assemble Layer 1: Spread half the beef in the dish, top with cheese sauce, and swirl.
- Assemble Layer 2: Layer remaining beef and sauce, swirl again.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle with cheese and buttery panko breadcrumbs; bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
For a more artistic swirl, vary the direction of your swirls. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg