Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
- Add olive oil if needed, then cook chopped onion in the skillet until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook and stir until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in drained diced tomatoes and corn or bell pepper if using. Cook for 2 minutes to warm.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in sour cream and half of the cheddar and mozzarella. Mix well.
- Pour the beef mix into a baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved crispy bacon on top and then add the rest of the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cook bacon until crisp for nice texture; drain excess fat from beef to prevent greasiness. Mix cheeses for best melt and flavor; let dish rest after baking for easier slicing. For lower salt content, skip added salt and use low-sodium bacon or cheese. Great leftovers that warm up well.
