Joannes Low Fat Beef And Bean Bake Recipes

LOW-FAT BEEF AND BEAN TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 12 inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain, stir in beans, tomatoes, seasoning mix and water. Cook 2-4 minutes. stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese.
• In an 8 inch square glass baking dish, spread 2 cups of beef mixture. Top with half of the tortilla strips. Spoon half of the remaining beef mixture over strips. Add remaining tortilla strips; top with remaining beef mixture.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes, until bubbly and heated through. sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes longer, until cheese is melted.

LOWER FAT BEEF AND MACARONI CHILI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni.
• Brown meat in large saucepan and drain off.
• all fat.
• Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Mix well and cook on low about 5 minutes.
• Add cooked macaroni and tomato soup.
• Heat thoroughly.
• Just before serving add grated cheese.
• Cover and heat until cheese melts.

BEEF AND BEAN TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, fajita seasoning and garlic; cook, stirring until beef is browned, 7-8 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with their juices, taco sauce, and water; bring to a boil. Stir in beans and Mexicorn; remove from heat.
• Spread 2 cups beef mixture in baking dish. Arrange half of tortilla pieces over beef mixture to cover; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Spread half of remaining beef mixture over cheese; top with remaining tortillas. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
• Top with remaining beef mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

CHEESY BEEF AND BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add the tomato sauce, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Place beef mixture into a casserole dish. Layer the beans over the beef and smooth prepared potatoes over the beans.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the potatoes and bake uncovered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.

SPICY TOMATO AND BEAN BARLEY BAKE (LOW FAT AND HEALTHY)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
• Use an oven proof dish casserole or pot that can also be used on the stovetop and put over a medium heat on the stove.
• Once the pot is hot spray with some non-stick cooking spray or use a bit of oil if you wish and put the onions in and fry off for about 5 minutes until they are going soft.
• Add the carrots, celery and mushrooms and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the pearl barley and the pinto beans and stir through for 2 minutes.
• Add the V8, garlic powder and chili powder and stir to make sure everything is well combined.
• Cover and put into the oven and cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Keep checking it now and then to make sure it isn't going dry. It is done when the barley is tender and most of the juices are absorbed.
• Take out of the oven and dish out onto serving plates or bowls and then divide the cheese between the dishes and sprinkle on top.
• Serve.

BEEF AND BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• At least 1 1/4 hours or up to 24 hours before serving:In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, brown beef and onion discard any drippings.Stir in brown sugar, bacon, catsup, vinegar, mustard and salt until well blended.Stir in baked beans, kidney beans and butter beans. Pour into an ungreased 2 1/2 -quart casserole. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350° oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir before serving.

JOANNE'S LOW FAT BEEF AND BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• HEAT oven 180 degrees.
• BROWN meat in pan until brown; RINSE and DRAIN; return to pan.
• ADD green chilli diced, diced onion; COOK until soft.
• ADD kidney beans, canned tomatoes and tomato paste, frozen peas and spices; mix well; SIMMER uncovered 15 minutes.
• NOTE: If mixture appears to be dry, can add 1/2 cup water.
• Spray 2 Quart Casserole dish with no fat cooking spray.
• PLACE one tortilla, 1/2 the mixture.
• ADD another tortilla and rest of mixture.
• ADD third and top with cheese.
• BAKE 15 - 20 minutes until cheese has nice and brown.
• CUT into slices and serve with rocket and feta.
• ENJOY!
• NOTE: I used green chilli diced and included the seeds; can use red or green and deseed; personal preference.
• NOTE: Taste sauce and add spices according to personal taste (I like it HOT :) ).
• NOTE: Drain canned peas and kidney beans; I like to add veggies when I get :).