Ladies, if your week feels like an emotional casserole, then this meal is your edible therapy session—with dessert included.
We’re talkin’ creamy, rich, meatless goodness that bakes while you yell at emails and sip oat milk lattes.
Then boom—coffee panna cotta so velvety, it’ll have you whispering sweet nothings to a dessert.
This casserole? Cozy. Comforting. Delicious. Just like your favorite blanket, but with more protein.
And the panna cotta? Silky, sassy, and spiked with espresso.
Your taste buds will file a formal thank-you.
No cow. No compromise.
Apron on. Drama off. Let’s do this.
Ground Beef Casserole with Coffee Panna Cotta
This hearty vegan casserole features a plant-based "ground beef" base with layers of creamy sauce, paired with a luscious, coffee-infused panna cotta.
Ingredients
For the Ground “Beef” Casserole:
- 2 cups vegan ground “beef” soy or pea protein based
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- ½ cup vegan cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
For the Coffee Panna Cotta:
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup plant milk
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Casserole:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and mushrooms until soft.
- Add garlic, vegan beef, and spices. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce. Let simmer for 7 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta or rice. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into baking dish. Top with vegan cheese and nutritional yeast.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Coffee Panna Cotta:
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, plant milk, espresso powder, maple syrup, agar-agar, vanilla, and salt.
- Whisk and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 3 minutes to activate agar.
- Pour into ramekins.
- Chill in fridge for 3 hours until set.
- Unmold and serve with a smug smile.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 1 casserole portion + 1 panna cotta)
- Calories: 470
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 12%
- Magnesium: 14%
- Folate: 11%
- Potassium: 15%
💡 Additional Notes & Tips
- Add chili flakes to the casserole if your love life’s a bit bland.
- Use decaf coffee if you’re a “panna cotta at midnight” kind of gal.
- A splash of vegan cream over the dessert? Yes, queen.
- Freeze leftover casserole in single-girl portions.
- Brunch guests will think you’re a domestic goddess. Let them.
