Casseroles with Hamburger Meat

My Favorite Casseroles with Hamburger Meat

Hamburger is inexpensive, nutritious and mixes well with a variety of ingredients. Here are five of my favorite casseroles with hamburger meat recipes.

7 Layer Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 cup whole kernel corn
• Salt and pepper
• 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
• Water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds hamburger, browned and drained
• 4 strips of bacon

Directions

• 1. Use one greased glass casserole (9 x 9)
• 2. Pour in 1 cup rice
• 3. Pour in 1 cup whole kernel corn
• 4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• 5. Pour 1 can of tomato sauce and 1/2 can water over corn
• 6. Layer 1 cup of onion and 1 cup of green pepper
• 7. Layer the ground beef
• 8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• 9. Pour second can of sauce and 1/4 can of water over top
• 10. Layer 4 strips of bacon over top
• 11. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour
• 12. Uncover and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until bacon is crisp.

Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 clove minced garlic or 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups canned tomatoes (16 oz)
• 1 1/3 cup tomato paste (2 6 oz cans)
• tsp parsley flakes
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 lb mozzarella
• 10 oz lasagna noodles
• 3 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

• 1. Brown ground beef, drain and rinse. Return to pan.
• 2. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, tomatoes, tomato paste and pepper.
• 3. Let simmer for 30 minutes or until good sauce consistency.
• 4. While this is simmering (uncovered) cook lasagna noodles in pan according to package directions. Then place in strainer and drain well.
• 5. Then mix eggs, parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese in bowl with spoon. Set aside.
• 6. In bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 pan, place half of cooked noodles, then 1/2 of ricotta cheese mixture, then 1/2 of meat sauce mixture and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese.
• 7. Repeat these steps.
• 8. Place in oven at 375 degrees and bake for 30 minutes.
• 9. After baking let set on top of stove 10 minutes before slicing
• 10. To reheat any leftovers, return to 375 degree oven and heat for 50 minutes.
• 11. Freezes well.

Shortcut Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 of a 16 oz can (1 cup) refried beans
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 8 manicotti shells
• 1 8 oz can picante or taco sauce
• 1 8 oz carton sour cream
• 1/4 cup green chopped onions
• 1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

• 1. Combine first 4 ingredients. Mix well.
• 2. Spoon into uncooked shells until full.
• 3. Arrange in a 13” x 9” x 2” baking dish.
• 4. Combine picante or taco sauce and 1 1/4 cups water; pour over manicotti.
• 5. Cover with vented microwave safe plastic wrap.
• 6. Micro-cook once at 100% power (high) 10 minutes.
• 7. Give dish 1/2 turn once, then turn manicotti over with a fork.
• 8. Cook, covered, on 50% power 17-19 minutes or until pasta is tender, give dish half-turn once.
• 9. Combine sour cream and olives and green onion.
• 10.Spoon over pasta; top with cheese. Cook, uncovered, on high 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Serves 4.

Speedy Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup each sliced baby carrots and frozen baby peas
• 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups prepared instant potato flakes (prepared according to package directions)
• Dash Paprkia

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• 2. In 10” nonstick skillet cook beef over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up meat, 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink.
• 3. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly, until onion is softened, 2-3 minutes.
• 4. Add carrots and peas; continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• 5. Add broth; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; let simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• 6. Transfer mixture to 1 1/2 qt casserole.
• 7. Top mixture with prepared potato flakes, spreading and fluffing with fork;
• 8. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Talgliarini

Ingredients

• 1 onion, cut fine
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 4 tbsp oil or butter
• 16 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tsp salt
• 18 oz pkg noodles
• 16 oz whole kernel corn
• 14 oz mushrooms
• 1 lb grated sharp cheese

Directions

• 1. Brown onion in oil, add beef and garlic. Drain if necessary (if you don't use lean ground beef).
• 2. Combine tomato sauce, salt and noodles; cover with water and cook till tender.
• 3. Mix all ingredients together except cheese and place in casserole.
• 4. Cover liberally with cheese.
• 5. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes.
• 6. Serves 12.

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