Three Layer Beef Casserole Food

THREE-LAYER BEEF CASSEROLE

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 RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in frozen vegetables and gravy. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
• Spoon meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with rice. Cover.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Top with cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

SEVEN LAYER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish layer the rice, potatoes, onion, carrots, peas, tomato soup with water, and sausage. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove cover for last 5 minutes of baking.

LAYERED BEEF CASSEROLE

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.

7-LAYER GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a 2-quart casserole, layer rice, then corn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Pour 1 can tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water over first two layers.
• Next, layer chopped onion, green pepper, then ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Pour second can of tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water over all.
• Cover meat with 4 strips bacon, cut in half.
• Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer.

LAYERED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain well.
• In a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish layer the cooked and drained pasta noodles on the bottom.
• In a medium size bowl combine the sour cream, cream cheese, shredded Cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Spread mixture over cooked pasta in baking dish.
• In a small bowl combine the sugar, tomato sauce, and cooked ground beef. Layer this on top of the sour cream mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle with additional shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired.
• Refrigerate casserole overnight. Remove from refrigerator one hour before baking.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
• If freezing casserole, allow to come to room temperature for one hour before baking.