Beef Casserole Gift In A Jar Recipes

GIFT IN A JAR COWBOY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth quart jar.
• In a small bowl, mix together all the spices and the bouillon. Make a paper funnel or use a canning funnel to put the spice layer into the jar.
• Pour the wagon wheel pasta into the jar. Place lid and ring onto jar.
• Cut a piece of cloth in a circle that is 3 - 4 inches wider than the jar ring. (I use a pinking sheers to cut the material for a nice edging. I use a rubber band to hold the cloth in place on the jar. Then I tie a pretty ribbon over the rubber band and attach the recipe card that has a hole in it to put the ribbon through. Then tie a pretty bow.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• The gift tag/ recipe card: Cowboy Casserole In a large skillet: Brown and cook well 1-1/2 pounds ground beef. Drain.
• Add the ingredients in the jar to the skillet. Add 4 cups water Add 1 cup chunky salsa Add 1 (15 ounce) can black beans Add 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican Corn (drained)
• Stir together well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Either use cooking spray or oil to put a thin layer on 9 x 13 -inch baking pan. Pour the well stirred mixture into baking pan.
• Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes (or until pasta is cooked and tender). Remove foil. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
• Return to the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Makes 10 servings.

HAMBURGER HELPING MIX (IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar.
• Attach the recipes to the jar:.
• CHILI MAC:.
• Brown ground beef and drain.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Combine well and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked.
• STROGANOFF:.
• Brown ground beef and drain.
• Add water, mix, and uncooked egg noodles.
• Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• Stir in sour cream and serve.
• POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE:.
• Brown ground beef and drain.
• Add rest of ingredients.
• Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove cover and cook until excess water has evaporated.
• QUICK LASAGNA:.
• Brown ground beef and drain.
• Add mix, onion, water, tomato sauce, lasagna noodles and parmesan cheese in large skillet.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer.
• Simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Turn off heat and let cheese melt.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.
• Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, black pepper to taste, garlic powder to taste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes - undrained, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.