Gluten Free Beef And Potato Casserole Food

GWEN'S OLD-FASHIONED POTATO-BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender. Potatoes cook quickly. Test often for tenderness and don't overcook them. Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes, releasing the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking. Drain the potatoes and arrange them in a 6- by 9- by 2-inch casserole dish.
• In a large skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan. Combine the beef and onion and cook together over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion softened, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and the flour turns light brown in color. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. When the mixture thickens, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cheese and browned beef and onions.
• Pour the ground beef mixture over the potatoes and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and bake until the crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes longer.

HEARTY MAN'S GLUTEN-FREE BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place gluten-free flour, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
• Add beef cubes and toss to coat.
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef in olive oil.
• Place beef and pan drippings in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
• Add to the skillet the water, beef broth, garlic, onion, thyme and rosemary; bring all to a boil.
• Simmer uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms.
• Pour broth mixture over the meat and mix well.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 minutes or until beef is tender.
• Remove from the oven and spread mashed potatoes over the top of the beef.
• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional herbs if desired. Bake 15-20 minutes longer.