Beef And Vegetable Cheese Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. casserole, layer half the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion. Crumble half the uncooked beef over vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each thyme, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. , Top with tomatoes. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. In a dry large skillet over medium-high heat, cook onion and mushrooms with 1 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their moisture, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil and beef. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until no longer pink but not cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, Worcestershire, and 2/3 cup water. Stir into skillet with frozen vegetables. Cook until vegetables are just thawed, about 1 minute. Season to taste; transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Top with cheese.
• Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season generously with salt and sprinkle over beef mixture. Bake until bubbly, about 40 minutes. Switch oven to broiler; broil until potatoes are golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain the beef, and mix in the zucchini, onion, garlic, and marjoram. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Mix in the salsa, tomato soup, and corn. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and milk. Spread over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500ºF.
• Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned.
• Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Spread beef mixture in a 9x9 baking dish and top with roasted vegetables.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
• Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.
• Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes.
• Cut into six equal pieces and serve.
• (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.).
• Flavor Booster: To give this dish an Italian accent, substitute fat-free ricotta cheese for cottage cheese and use 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil just before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
• Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.
• Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.).