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Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Beef Bradford

A simple and delicious baked dish made with ground beef, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Ensure to drain excess grease.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Softened for ease of mixing.
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or pepper jack.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a medium ceramic baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
Cooking
  1. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well combined with the beef.
  2. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted with lightly caramelized edges.
  4. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve hot, with optional sides like salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.