**Three-Layer Beef Casserole: A Delightful Fusion of Comfort and Flavor**
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of ground beef, the velvety texture of creamy cheese, and the vibrant crunch of crisp corn tortillas. This three-layer beef casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its easy-to-follow recipe and minimal prep time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable casserole and experience the perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Additionally, the article offers variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version, a spicy twist, and a slow cooker adaptation. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this versatile and crowd-pleasing dish.
LAYERED BEEF CASSEROLE
On my busy days, I treasure meal-in-one recipes like this one. Toss together a salad, and dinner is ready in no time. -Dorothy Wiedeman, Eaton, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the potatoes, corn, green pepper, onion and carrots. Crumble beef over vegetables. Pour tomato sauce over top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Before baking, cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed, increasing time as needed to reach 160°. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GRANDMA'S GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
As the title suggests, this was my Grandmother's recipe. I've tweaked the amount of cheese and sour cream depending on what I've got in the fridge and it always turns out great! My mother has suggested this was made up as a way to use up ingredients in the fridge.
Provided by LaDonna Langwell
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix sugar, salt, garlic salt and tomato sauce into ground beef; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover skillet, and cool to room temperature.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and onion in a bowl.
- Scoop half the noodles into the prepared casserole dish; top with half the sour cream mixture. Spoon half the ground beef mixture atop sour cream layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese has browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1596.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
LAYERED POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE
Beef stew gives a repeat performance that'll earn rave reviews. A little bit of hands-on time, and you'll have 50 minutes to relax before dinner. -Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the flour, rosemary, pepper and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted., Spoon 2 cups stew into a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish. Layer with half of the potatoes and sauce mixture. Layer with remaining stew, potatoes and sauce., Cover and bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a microwave, melt the remaining butter. Stir in the crackers, parsley and garlic powder. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and topping is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
THREE-LAYER BEEF CASSEROLE
A great, easy to make ground beef casserole, taken from Sunset's Potluck cookbook and slightly modified to our liking. Everyone I've made it for loves it. Easily fills a 9x12 casserole dish and will feed a large family or group.
Provided by Koriander
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- NOTE: Extra lean ground beef may be used in place of ground sirloin.
- Crumble ground beef into a wide frying pan over medium heat, cooking and stirring until browned.
- Discard all excess fat and stir in garlic, onion, tomato sauce, and basil.
- Reduce heat, cover loosely, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a 6- to 8-quart pan, cook pasta according to package directions, until just tender to bite - do not overcook.
- Spoon meat mixture into a 9x12 casserole dish.
- Top evenly with pasta.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over pasta.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Pour over the pasta using a knife to seperate pasta so it can drizzle down inside. (At this point you may cover and refrigerate for one day).
- Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. If refrigerated, bake up to one hour.
LAYERED BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Six ingredients and 15 minutes later, this comforting main dish is in the oven.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in mixed vegetables, gravy and salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are thawed and mixture is thoroughly heated.
- In baking dish, layer 3 cups of the potatoes and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon ground beef mixture over cheese. Top with remaining potatoes. Cover with foil.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
TATER TOTS(R) CASSEROLE
Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.
Provided by barryzimm
Categories Tater Tots® Casserole
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. Stir cream of mushroom soup into the cooked ground beef; pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer tater tots evenly over the ground beef mixture; top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 700.2 mg, Sugar 1 g
EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE
This is an easy and very tasty dish. I often substitute ground turkey and low fat dairy products and it is still delicious! Serve with chips, salsa and green salad.
Provided by ANDREALF63
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
MEXICAN LAYERED CASSEROLE
Great Mexican-style layered casserole. My brother is one of the pickiest eaters I have ever seen, and he loved it. Serve with salsa or sour cream.
Provided by Caleb J. Bowey
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute beef until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 2 minutes more. Add black beans, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Cover the bottom of the prepared pan with a third the beef mixture. Place several tortillas over the meat to cover. Spread half the sour cream. Add another third the meat mixture, cover with tortillas, and spread remaining sour cream on top. Cover with remaining meat mixture.
- Top casserole with crushed corn chips and Cheddar cheese, in that order. Sprinkle olives and tomatoes on top of the Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 778.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- If you don't have cream of celery soup, you can use cream of mushroom soup instead.
- To make a gluten-free version of this casserole, use gluten-free bread crumbs.
- To make this casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
- This casserole is also a great way to use up leftover meat. Simply substitute the ground beef with leftover roast beef, turkey, or chicken.
Conclusion:
This three-layer beef casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of ground beef, vegetables, and creamy sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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