Cheesy Ground Beef Recipes

CHEESY BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions and green pepper. Drain noodles; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half each of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Cook and drain manicotti as directed on package using minimum cooking time (cooking for the minimum time helps prevent the shells from tearing while filling).
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Squeeze thawed spinach to drain; spread on paper towels and pat dry. In medium bowl, mix spinach, cottage cheese, mushrooms, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper.
• In baking dish, spread 1 cup of the beef mixture. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Place shells on beef mixture in dish. Pour remaining beef mixture evenly over shells, covering shells completely. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.

CHEESY HAMBURGER NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for five to six minutes, or until it is no longer pink. Break up any large pieces with a meat chopper or potato masher. Drain any fat.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper, to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
• While the beef mixture is simmering, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions and drain.
• Place the noodles in a large bowl and add the chopped scallions (white part only), half a cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Stir to combine.
• If you are making one large casserole, pour the noodle mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. If you are dividing the mixture up into several smaller dishes, divide the noodle mixture up evenly and add it to the smaller baking dishes.
• Top with the beef mixture and spread out evenly. Then, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
• Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for five to ten more minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
• Garnish the casserole with chopped scallion (green tops) only and serve immediately.

CHEESY BEEF & POTATOES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Brown ground beef and onion; drain
• Mix the soup, garlic powder, pepper, stock and cream in a bowl
• Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Pour half the soup mixture over the potatoes.
• Top with half the ground beef mixture
• Sprinkle half of the cheese on top
• Repeat with second layer.
• Cover with aluminum foil and place in pre-heated oven.
• Check for potato doneness in center of casserole after 1 hour. May be cooked an additional 30 minutes if potatoes are not soft after 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and let casserole stand for about 10 minutes.
• Slice it lasagna style and serve.
• SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS
• Brown ground beef & onions as in main recipe; drain.
• Layer as in main recipe, but in a large slow cooker.
• Omit covering with foil as it will be covered with the cooker's cover
• Cook approximately3-5 hours on high, 6-8 hours on low (times are approximate as all cookers cook differently. Always check at the minimum time listed.

CHEESY BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, to a large Dutch oven, optionally add the olive oil (my beef was very lean and the oil was necessary), beef, onion, red pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and vegetables have softened; stir frequently and crumble the beef while it cooks; do not drain.
• Add the garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
• Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture, add the marinara, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
• Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir to combine until the cheese has melted.
• Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over the top.
• Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted on top.
• Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to al dente package directions less 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta without rinsing.
• Meanwhile in a large skillet over high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown beef while breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Reduce to medium heat. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in garlic, onions, chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley, and 1/2 cup pasta (or plain) water. Simmer until meat is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Toss in pasta and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid. Garish with additional parsley.

EASY CHEESY GROUND BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the beef with onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper (if using) until the meat is browned drain fat.
• Add in beef bouillon powder; mix to combine then season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Stir in the cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, green chiles and beef broth or water and hot sauce or Tabasco to taste; stir over low heat until combined and heated through.
• Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
• Top with crushed corn chips just before serving.