Indulge in the comforting goodness of Au Gratin Beef Bake, a classic dish that combines tender beef, creamy sauce, and a golden-brown cheese crust. This hearty casserole is not just a meal; it's a culinary symphony that delights the senses and warms the soul. Each bite envelops you in a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas.
Savor the tender and juicy beef, slow-cooked to perfection, and enveloped in a velvety sauce made from scratch. The creamy bechamel sauce, enriched with aromatic herbs and spices, caresses the beef, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. A generous layer of cheese, melted to a golden-brown perfection, forms a crispy crust that adds a delightful textural contrast to the soft and succulent beef and sauce.
This Au Gratin Beef Bake recipe is a culinary journey that takes you through a range of flavors and textures. From the tender beef to the creamy sauce and the crispy cheese crust, each element contributes to the overall symphony of taste. The dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that will leave you craving for more. Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible charm of Au Gratin Beef Bake, a timeless classic that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
In this article, you'll find a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable dish, along with variations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional beef bake or a vegetarian version, we've got you covered. Discover the secrets of making a perfect Au Gratin Beef Bake, from selecting the right ingredients to achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing with joy. Let's begin our journey into the world of Au Gratin Beef Bake!
SPICY AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE
I had some boxed Au Gratin potatoes and some ground beef and really didn't know what to do with it,so I started to look through a lot of recipes. ( and I mean a lot :) ) And then got an idea from one of those "TOH" Ground Beef grocery store cookbooks.So I changed a few things around, such as seasonings and the way it was prepared.If you want you can change the amounts of the seasonings to suit your own personal tastes.Last but not least, I want to thank Chef#59686 and Chef#101376 for coming up with the name for this recipe :) .Submitted to "ZAAR" on October 16th,2008
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a medium non-stick skillet, over medium heat, add the first 4 ingredients and cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
- Drain if needed.
- While meat mixture is browning, boil water.
- In a large bowl add rest of ingredients except shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Pour into a greased or sprayed 2-quart baking dish.
- Cover with lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 909.5, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 22.4
POTATO AND GROUND BEEF GRATIN
Comfort food at its finest! Don't pass on this casserole of beef and potatoes in a creamy Cheddar sauce.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in thyme.
- Stir milk into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
- Spread half of the potatoes in baking dish. Top with beef; spread remaining potatoes over beef. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
- Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over potatoes. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE
Make and share this Au Gratin Beef Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bonjovi4ever
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- I large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper until meat is no longer pink and the veggies are tender. Drain.
- In a greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish, combine beef mixture, potatoes with contents of sauce mix, soup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir in the water and milk.
- Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 801.9, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 18.4
GROUND BEEF AND AU GRATIN POTATOES
EASY CASSEROLE Bake which your family will enjoy! When I am pushed for time I prepare this dish, put the timer on and tend to chores! Delicious flavors and just add a salad to complete your dinnr.
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown ground beef using vegetable oil. Set aside and sprinkle with seasoned salt.
- Place thawed potatoes in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with onion and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Arrange browned beef on top of potato mixture.
- In a small bowl combine mushroom soup, sour cream and milk. Pour over browned beef.
- Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 55 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top and bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 593.3, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.8
MEAT AND POTATO SKILLET GRATIN
This hearty, wintry dish is a cross between a shepherd's pie and potato gratin. It's got a layer of browned ground beef spiked with onions, sage and spinach on the bottom, with a luscious, cheese- and cream-slathered root vegetable topping that turns golden and crisp-edged in the oven. If you aren't a rutabaga fan, you can use all potatoes, or a combination of white and sweet potatoes. This gratin reheats very well, so feel free to make it ahead and reheat it uncovered in a 350-degree oven. And although it qualifies as a one-pan meal (with meat, green vegetable and starch altogether), a fresh and tangy green salad on the side would round things out nicely.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Crush and peel 2 garlic cloves. In a small pot over medium heat, combine cream, the crushed garlic, the thyme and 1/2 tablespoon sage. Bring to a simmer; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 30 minutes. Strain and cool.
- While cream cools, heat oil in an ovenproof 10-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and brown well, crumbling with a fork as it cooks. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; transfer meat to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meat, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
- Add onion to pan drippings (drizzle with oil if pan seems dry). Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Peel and chop remaining 2 garlic cloves; add to pan with remaining sage. Return meat to skillet. Toss in spinach, a handful at a time, until wilted. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the Worcestershire and pepper to taste.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Peel rutabaga and cut in half. Slice each half crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Layer half the rutabaga and potato slices over meat, alternating between rutabaga and potato, with slices overlapping one another. Season lightly with salt and pepper; top with half the cheese. Repeat with remaining vegetables and cheese. Spoon reduced cream evenly over top.
- Cover pan tightly with foil and bake until vegetables are very tender, 60 to 75 minutes. Uncover and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES
These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
FRENCH BEEF AU GRATIN
Comes from "Our House to Yours" cookbook by the Pulaski Business & Professional Women's Organization.
Provided by Moe Larry Cheese
Categories Spaghetti
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large, heavy bottomed pan, over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add onions; saute, stirring often, until caramelized, but not burned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- With slotted spoon, remove onions to medium bowl.
- Add beef to pan; brown well on all sides.
- Return onions and any juices to pan.
- In small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper and add to pan; stir 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually add broth, stirring to scrape drippings from pan; simmer 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat broiler; place 1/2 cup fettucine in each of 4 ovenproof bowls; divide beef mixture over pasta.
- In medium bowl, stir cheeses together; sprinkle evenly over beef.
- Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
AUGRATIN CASSEROLE
Ok, this is one of the EASIEST dinners I have made in a loooong time! I just was not in the mood to cook a big meal one night, as we have been getting ready for another "attempt" at a yard sale. Soooo, I threw this together in about 10 minutes and it was DELICIOUS! Kiddo had a second helping......WOO HOO!
Provided by Laura Geese
Categories Casseroles
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Assemble potatoes according to package directions for oven baking. Before you put potatoes in the oven, add your meat and vegetables, and stir gently. I used ground beef this time. I left the vegetables out of them in this one. (I know, I know....bad mommy!) lol
- 2. Bake in 350*F oven till potatoes are tender; approximately 25 - 30 minutes.
AU GRATIN POTATOES STROGANOFF
Who can resist creamy stroganoff coupled with family-pleasing potatoes?
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook beef and garlic powder in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in Potatoes, Sauce Mix, hot water and milk.
- Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in mushrooms and sour cream; heat just until hot. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES
This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart. To avoid lumps in your sauce, add the milk just a little at a time as you stir the flour and butter. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Provided by CathyM
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.
- Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 683.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
WESTERN BEEF CASSEROLE AU GRATIN
This is a very hearty and soul warming casserole. Would be great served on a cold winter's night. Good any ole time of the year.
Provided by Judy81350
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Lightly grease 2 1/2 or 3 quart casserole.
- In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain well. Add tomato sauce, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoons salt and pepper;.
- blend well.
- Spoon into greased casserole. Spoon corn evenly over meat mixture.
- In medium saucepan, combine water, butter and 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potato flakes with fork until potatoes are desired consistency. Stir in green chiles. Spread potato mixture evenly over corn. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly around edges.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Top with chopped tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 108.4, Sodium 1082, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 29.6
AU GRATIN TACO BAKE
This hearty taco bake recipe relies on a package of au gratin potatoes for simple preparation. Chock-full of beef, potatoes, corn, tomatoes and cheese, this southwestern supper is sure to be a hit in your home. -Linda Muir, Big Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the potatoes and contents of sauce mix, corn, tomatoes, milk, water and taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
SPICY AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE
I had some boxed Au gratin Potatoes and some ground beef and really didn't know what to with it,so I started to look a lot of recipes( and I mean a lot :)). And then I got an idea form one of those "TOH" Ground Beef cookbooks.I want to thank Domestic Goddess & Marlene for coming up with the name for this recipe :). Submitted to...
Provided by Rose Daly
Categories Beef
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2. In a medium non-stick skillet, over medium heat, add the first 4 ingredients and cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.And drain if needed.
- 3. While meat mixture is browning, boil water.
- 4. In a large bowl add rest of ingredients except shredded cheese, cover with boiling water and mix well.
- 5. Pour into a greased or sprayed 2-quart baking dish.Cover with lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 6. Remove foil and sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for grass-fed beef, organic vegetables, and full-fat dairy products.
- Brown the beef well: Browning the beef before adding it to the casserole will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming tough.
- Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and mushrooms.
- Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the dish together. Make sure it is well-seasoned and has a good balance of acidity and richness.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is what gives the dish its signature gratin topping. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor. Some good choices include Gruyère, Emmental, and Parmesan.
- Cook the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown: The casserole should be cooked until the beef is tender, the vegetables are soft, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The top should be golden brown.
Conclusion:
Au gratin beef bake is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying au gratin beef bake that your family and friends will love.
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