Best 4 Budget Beef Mushroom Casserole Recipes

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Cooking a mouthwatering budget-friendly beef mushroom casserole is a culinary delight that combines hearty flavors, comforting textures, and an affordable price tag. This versatile dish invites home cooks of all skill levels to embark on a flavorful journey, transforming simple ingredients into a savory extravaganza. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through a culinary adventure, providing easy-to-follow steps, budget-conscious tips, and a delectable recipe that promises to satisfy your taste buds without straining your wallet. So, gather your culinary tools, prepare your ingredients, and get ready to create a budget beef mushroom casserole that will surely become a family favorite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF & MUSHROOM COUNTRY CASSEROLE



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Beef & Mushroom Country Casserole is a filling and flavorful hot meal that the whole family will love, and with NO cream of soups!

Provided by Adapted from PlainChicken.com and SixSistersStuff.com

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
1/2 lb. ground beef ($1.99)
8 oz. mushrooms ($1.99)
1 onion ($0.25)
1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.03)
8 oz. extra wide egg noodles ($1.00)
1 15oz. can tomato sauce ($0.65)
1 15oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained ($1.50)
8 oz. sour cream ($1.49)
8 oz. medium cheddar, shredded ($2.79)
4 green onions, sliced ($0.29)

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions, but until slightly less done. The noodles will further cook while the casserole bakes. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set it aside.
  • While the noodles are cooking, finely dice the onion and slice the mushrooms.
  • Add the cooking oil and ground beef to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the beef is fully browned. If using a higher fat content beef, drain off the excess fat before continuing.
  • Add the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to the skillet. Continue to sauté over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and the onions are transparent. Add the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce to the beef and mushroom mixture. Stir to combine, then simmer for a few minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Return the drained noodles to the pot they were boiled in (heat turned off) and add the beef and tomato mixture, diced tomatoes (drained), sour cream, half of the shredded cheddar, and half of the green onions. Stir to combine and then transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheese, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until it is bubbling around the edges and the top is starting to brown just slightly. After removing from the oven, sprinkle the remaining green onions over top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 525.38 kcal, Carbohydrate 42.77 g, Protein 24.62 g, Fat 29.03 g, Fiber 3.02 g, Sodium 907.83 mg

SUPREME BEEF AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious beef casserole that is enhanced with the use of a good red wine. The recipe is simple and you can make it the day before. Perfect for those cold winter nights.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 kg of good quality beef steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
30 g butter
3 slices bacon, roughly chopped
2 brown onions, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups red wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
seasoning, to taste
125 g fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup of chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Trim fat from meat and cut into cubes.
  • Heat butter and oil in heavy based saucepan and brown meat.
  • Remove meat from pan and saute bacon, onion and garlic in the pan drippings.
  • Stir in flour and allow to brown.
  • Remove from heat and stir in stock, wine,bay leaf,thyme,seasoning.
  • Return the meat to pan and simmer for about 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook for a further 15 minutes and serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.9, Fat 61.3, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 195.1, Sodium 521.5, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 52.1

BUDGET BEEF & MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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This casserole has an oriental flavor and kids love it! If you wish to make this a do ahead recipe just leave the noodles off until just before you pop it into the oven. Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
2 large onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed (optional)
1 3/4 cups celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces canned sliced water chestnuts
12 ounces fresh bean sprouts
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups crisp chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Cook beef until brown & crumbly.
  • Turn the cooked beef into a 2 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Pour off any grease from skillet.
  • Add onions, garlic, celery and mushrooms to the skillet; sauté until cooked but still crisp.
  • Add veggies to the meat in the casserole then fold in the bean sprouts, water chestnuts and tomatoes with the juice.
  • In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch with the soy sauce and stir into the mixture.
  • Top with chow mein noodles.
  • Bake uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

SCRUMPTIOUS BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is one of my husband's favorite recipes for a weekend supper. It's great the next day, but don't microwave it to reheat, as the topping will be soggy.

Provided by DKOSKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons shortening
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ¼ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flake cereal, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over high heat, melt the shortening and quickly brown the ground beef with the onion. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Pour meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes over the meat. Pour soup mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Top with whole wheat flake cereal.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 133.6 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 784.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef broth for the best flavor. If you don't have any on hand, you can use water, but the casserole won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when you're browning the beef. If you do, the beef will steam instead of brown, and it won't have as much flavor.
  • Cook the mushrooms until they're soft and browned. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to add some extra vegetables to the casserole, such as carrots, celery, or peas. This will make it a more hearty and nutritious meal.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Conclusion:

This budget-friendly beef and mushroom casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try.

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