A warm, cheesy casserole layered with sweet caramelized onions, savory beef, and melted cheese, all wrapped in golden crescent roll dough for a rich, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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 thyme
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: fresh parsley or crispy onions for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and 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 soft and golden.
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Add ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, broth, and optional 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 crescent dough into the baking dish.
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Spread beef mixture evenly and top with remaining cheese.
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Cover with second dough layer, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake 22–25 minutes until golden brown. Rest before slicing.