Are you looking for a hearty and comforting dish that combines the goodness of beef, vegetables, and cheese? Look no further than the beef vegetable and cheese casserole. This classic casserole is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. Whether you're feeding a crowd or simply looking for a cozy meal to enjoy with your family, this casserole is sure to satisfy.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETABLE BEEF CASSEROLE
This easy one-dish recipe has been a family favorite ever since my husband's aunt handed it down to me 35 years ago. Try adding whatever vegetables you have on hand. A simple salad goes nicely with this dish. -Evangeline Rew, Manassas, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHEDDAR, BEEF, AND POTATO CASSEROLE
This cozy casserole is a super easy solution to the question of what's for dinner. The savory mixture of sautéed onions, ground beef, and mushrooms get some added bulk with a bag of frozen mixed vegetables and cheddar cheese. The hash brown topping is crisped up with help from the broiler.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
SAUCY BEEF AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Ground beef (or ground turkey), shredded zucchini, spices, salsa, tomato soup, and corn are cooked with a garlic, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese biscuit topping. Even my toddler loves this recipe!
Provided by ACHOCOCAT
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1274.7 mg, Sugar 8 g
BEEF & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 4h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and put the kettle on.
- Put 2 thickly sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped onion, 2 chunkily sliced carrots, 5 bay leaves and 1 whole thyme sprig in a flameproof casserole dish with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- Soften for 10 mins, then stir in 2 tbsp plain flour until it doesn't look dusty anymore, followed by 2 tbsp tomato purée, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 crumbled beef stock cubes.
- Gradually stir in 600ml hot water, then tip in 850g stewing beef and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and put in the oven for 2hrs 30 mins, then uncover and cook for 30mins - 1hr more until the meat is really tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with the picked leaves of the remaining thyme sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 32.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.4 grams sugar, Fiber 2.3 grams fiber, Protein 33.7 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
BEEF, VEGETABLE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
I am always looking for healthier ways of cooking for my family. This is one recipe that I have made and frozen for those hectic days. Originally found this one the Weight Watchers Site and tweaked it to my family's taste. 7 Points/6 Servings (Can be prepared and frozen for OMC)
Provided by Kathy in Fla
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 375.3, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6, Protein 24.5
WW BEEF AND VEGETABLE CHEESE CASSEROLE
This warming casserole can be made ahead, tightly wrapped and frozen until needed. Perfect for hectic holiday times! It came off of the WW web site.This recipe is part of our Cook Once, Eat All Week series.
Provided by tinyTigger
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 375.3, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6, Protein 24.5
CHEESY BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE
This is definitely kid approved. My daughter is the pickiest eater; she and even her friends will ask for it again and again.
Provided by Kc Stevens
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Stir gravy mix, water, and milk together in a bowl until dissolved and smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and crumble in ground beef; add onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Stir gravy mixture, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, and basil into ground beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bring beef-tomato mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until heated through, 10 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and egg noodles into beef-tomato mixture; pour entire mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top casserole with Parmesan cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and noodles are cooked, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to chop and dice your vegetables. This will also help you avoid any accidents.
- Brown your beef: Browning your beef before adding it to the casserole will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming tough.
- Cook your vegetables until they are tender: You don't want your vegetables to be crunchy in your casserole. Cook them until they are tender, but still have a little bit of bite to them.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is what will really make your casserole sing. Use a cheese that melts well and has a lot of flavor.
- Don't overcook the casserole: Once you've added the cheese, don't overcook the casserole. You just want the cheese to melt and bubble, but you don't want it to become tough and rubbery.
Conclusion:
Beef vegetable and cheese casserole is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with the whole family. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your casserole is perfect every time.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love