Best 7 Crescent Beef Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to making a hearty and flavorful Crescent Beef Casserole. This delectable dish combines tender beef, a savory gravy, and a flaky crescent roll crust, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking for a comforting meal, our carefully curated collection of recipes will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. From the classic version to variations featuring vegetables, cheese, and even a slow-cooker option, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste and preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this irresistible casserole that's perfect for special occasions or cozy weeknight dinners.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BEEF CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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This is one of those old-timey recipes that's been handed down and adapted from my grandma, to my mom, to me. It's a simple hamburger-type casserole dish that's easy and satisfying.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
⅓ cup diced white onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ pinch garlic salt
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add green beans, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes; drain well and return to the skillet. Pour in tomato sauce and garlic powder and mix until well combined. Set aside.
  • Press the crescent roll dough into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie plate to form an even crust.
  • Combine Monterey Jack cheese and egg in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture into the bottom of the crust. Top with all of the beef mixture. Finish with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until egg is set and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 666.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

CRESCENT BEEF CASSEROLE



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This flavorful meal-in-one dish is all you need to serve a satisfying and quick weeknight dinner. It's on the table in just 30 minutes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced zucchini
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 large egg, beaten, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion and green pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in beef, tomato puree, oregano, salt and pepper; heat through., Spread mashed potatoes in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with feta cheese. , Unroll crescent dough. Separate into 4 rectangles; arrange 3 rectangles over the casserole. If desired, brush with egg wash. Bake until top is browned, 12-15 minutes. Roll remaining dough into 2 crescent rolls; bake for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CRESCENT BEEF, TURKEY OR CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe out of a taste of home cook book and the whole family fell in love with it. I have used ground beef the most when preparing this recipe, but I have also used canned chicken and turkey meat on other occasions as well. This recipe is fast and easy and tastes so good.

Provided by bonjovi4ever

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup milk
8 ounces canned chicken, drained or 1 1/2 cooked turkey breast, cubed
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 (4 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the mayo, flour, bouillon and pepper.
  • Gradually add milk, stir until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook and stir for 2 mins longer or until thickened.
  • Add the meat your are using and veggis, cook 3-4 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon into a greased 8-in square baking dish.
  • Unroll crescent dough and seperate into 2 rectangles.
  • Seal seams and perforations.
  • Place over meat mixtures.
  • Bake at 375 for 15-20 mins or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 616.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 39

JEFF'S GREEN BEAN AND BEEF CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE



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My husband's friend, Jeff, described this ground beef and crescent roll recipe to us over the phone and we just had to try it. He sent us his recipe and we tweaked it a bit to suit our tastes. It's an easy one-dish meal that's made complete with a simple salad. Our favorite part of the original recipe that we received was the last line that said "eat the whole dish and take a nap!"

Provided by Redcaddy97

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, diced
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can French-cut green beans, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, undrained
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, green beans, black olives, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 30 minutes. Drain off most of the liquid. Stir in sour cream.
  • Line the bottom of a baking dish with 1 can of crescent rolls. Brush beaten egg on top. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over the dough. Stir remaining Cheddar cheese into the meat and vegetable mixture. Pour into the baking dish. Top with the remaining crescent rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 143.4 mg, Fat 52.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 1607.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CABBAGE BEEF CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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I love Velveeta is tastes so cheesy and melts smooth. It makes this dish.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Casseroles

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head of cabbage shredded
1 medium onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
1 lb hamburger
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb velveeta cheese sliced thinly
2 can(s) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef with cabbage, onion, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • 2. Preheat oven 425 degrees.
  • 3. Unroll one package of crescent rolls. Press in bottom of sprayed 9 x 13 pan. Top with beef and cabbage mixture. Top that with sliced Velveeta. Roll out other package of crescent rolls and spread them on top.
  • 4. Bake for about minutes or until crescent rolls are cooked and cheese melted.

GROUND BEEF & CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Ground Beef & Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by ettl0006

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 can crescent rolls
1 1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp basil
1 Tbsp butter
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter. Add ground beef and cook until done. Do not drain grease. Add dash salt and pepper and tomato sauce and simmer on low 10 mins. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Separate crescent rolls and spread each liberally with sour cream. Sprinkle with oregano and basil on top of sour cream. Roll up each roll according to directions on the package. Sprinkle hamburger mixture with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Place crescent rolls on top and bake at 350 for 35 mins. To serve, cut into squares, each having one roll on top.

GROUND BEEF CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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This is an easy recipe that the kids like.

Provided by Dee Tourville

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 c onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
1 c tomato sauce
1/2 c sour cream
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1 tube(s) crescent dinner rolls
2 Tbsp butter, melted
6 oz . (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, add oregeno, garlic & thyme; cook until thoroughly heated.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream; mix well.
  • 3. Pour hot beef mixture into ungreased 9 1/2 or 10-inch glass deep-dish pie pan glass baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture over beef mixture.
  • 4. Unroll dough over cheese mixture. In small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and butter. Spread evenly over dough.
  • 5. Bake at 375°F. for 18 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use a lean cut of beef, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or chuck roast, to avoid excess grease in the casserole.
  • Slice the beef against the grain to make it more tender.
  • Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat to develop flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the casserole, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Add a can of cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup to the casserole for a creamy sauce.
  • Season the casserole with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Top the casserole with crescent roll dough before baking to create a flaky crust.
  • Bake the casserole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and the beef is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Crescent beef casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of tender beef, savory vegetables, and flaky crescent roll dough makes this casserole a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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