Jun 13, Ground Beef Casseroles

Ground beef casseroles are among the simplest and yet most satisfying of all recipes for ground beef.

These two casseroles simulate Philly Cheese Steak and Pizza. How versatile ground beef is!

The ingredients list of this ground beef recipe is nothing like an actual Philly Cheese Steak but the finished product is delicious.

Philly Cheese steak Casserole Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie or penne pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

1 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside in a large bowl.

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the chopped onions until they begin to soften.

Add the lean ground beef, and cook, stirring, until it is evenly browned. Drain off the grease and pour it into the bowl with the pasta. Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and then measure the milk using the soup can and add it to the mixture.

Add the mushrooms and dried thyme and combine until well blended. Mix in the 3 cups of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Spread the mixture into a baking dish.

In a small bowl mix together the dry bread crumbs and melted butter. Mix in the remaining 1 cup of shredded sharp cheese. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the baking dish.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until topping is crispy and golden.

This beef casserole has everything that makes a pizza good in a one-dish meal. Your family will request this ground beef dish often.

Pizza Casserole Ingredients

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef with the chopped onion, minced garlic and chopped green bell pepper. Drain any excess fat.

Stir in the cooked egg noodles, sliced pepperoni sausage, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes and then top with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

These two recipes are real man pleasers. Kiddies will love them too. Hey they're good enough for when company's coming. Try both of these Ground Beef Casseroles.