Best 10 Spicy Au Gratin Beef Bake Recipes

POTATO AND GROUND BEEF GRATIN

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.

AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE

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.

SPICY AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE

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.

COTTAGE CHEESY BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook noodles per package directions until just tender; drain.
• While noodles are cooking, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese and egg in a small bowl.
• Beat until fluffy.
• In skillet, brown onion and bell peppers until softened.
• Add ground beef and cook until meat is browned; drain off fat.
• Stir in tomato sauce, salt, marjoram, pepper and the cooked, drained noodles.
• Place half of this mixture in a greased 10x6-inch baking dish.
• Spread cheese mixture over meat mixture.
• Top with remaining meat mixture.
• Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake (uncovered) at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, until heated through and bubbling at edges.

AU GRATIN AND SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place both boxes of potatoes in slow cooker, sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine butter, milk, and 4 1/4 cups of water and pour over potatoes.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle crumbled bacon over top of potatoes.

MEAT AND POTATO SKILLET GRATIN

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.

AU GRATIN TACO BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink and 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.

BEEFY TACO BAKE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Prepare Potatoes as directed on package, following Oven Directions and using 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Stir Cheese Sauce into potatoes. Top with seasoned meat and remaining ingredients.

AU GRATIN TACO BAKE

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.

FRENCH BEEF AU GRATIN

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.