Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

If you are fond of beef dishes, then I am sure you would love to try ground beef casseroles. Beef recipes cooked in casserole are not only delicious, but also saves a lot of time. A major advantage of casseroles is that food items, especially meat pieces are cooked well, without taking extra effort. While making preparations, make sure that you trim the fat part and gristle of the beef pieces. If this is not possible, then you can skim off the fat part after cooking, when the meal is ready. Following are some lip smacking and easy-to-cook ground beef casserole recipes.

Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup uncooked rice (rinsed and drained)
4 celery ribs (chopped)
1 medium-sized onion (chopped)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cups of water
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

Preheat a frying pan and brown the meat on all sides. Remove the meat when it is done and keep it aside. Saute the chopped onions and add celery and water. Keep on medium flame for about 5 minutes. Add rice, meat, salt and pepper, cream of chicken and mushroom soup. Mix well and transfer the mixture in a casserole. Bake at 350 F for about 1 hours. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool down. Your ground beef and rice recipe is ready for serving. Garnish with seasonings and serve.

Ground Beef and Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 head cabbage (cut into pieces)
1 medium-sized onion (chopped)
1 cup cream of chicken soup
cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2-3 tablespoons apple juice (or port wine)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

In a big frying pan, preheat oil and butter, and brown the ground beef (you can remove the excess fat). Add chopped onions, stir well and then add cut cabbage. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, until the cabbage becomes soft and tender. Add shredded cheese, chicken soup, apple juice (or wine), salt and pepper. Mix the mixture well and transfer it into a casserole. Bake at 400 F for about 15 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven, add seasonings and serve.

Ground Beef Casserole with Potatoes

Ingredients

1 pounds ground beef
2 medium-sized onions (chopped)
4 large potatoes (peeled and sliced)
2 carrots (shredded)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

In a frying pan, brown ground beef along with onion. Skim off the excess fat and transfer the partly cooked beef into a casserole. Mix sliced potato and carrot, spread the mixture on top of the beef as a layer. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Pour mushroom soup and bake the casserole at 350 F for about 45-50 minutes until potatoes and carrots become tender. Add shredded cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes. Your ground beef casserole with potatoes is ready for serving.

You can prepare these ground beef casseroles for family gatherings, as well as for potlucks. Make your own food recipe by manipulating the ingredients; you can use your favorite sauces, vegetables and fruits to make the dish more delicious.