Layered Triple Cheese And Beef Casserole Recipes

LAYERED TRIPLE CHEESE AND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Fry ground beef and onions in oil.
• 2. Add next seven ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Set aside.
• 3. Beat cream cheese and sour cream together. Stir in ricotta cheese, green pepper and green onions. Set aside.
• 4. Layer in greased 3 quart casserole as follows: One half noodles. Ricotta cheese mixture. One half noodles. Meat mixture. Parmesan cheese.
• 5. Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.

THREE-LAYER BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• NOTE: Extra lean ground beef may be used in place of ground sirloin.
• Crumble ground beef into a wide frying pan over medium heat, cooking and stirring until browned.
• Discard all excess fat and stir in garlic, onion, tomato sauce, and basil.
• Reduce heat, cover loosely, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a 6- to 8-quart pan, cook pasta according to package directions, until just tender to bite - do not overcook.
• Spoon meat mixture into a 9x12 casserole dish.
• Top evenly with pasta.
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese over pasta.
• In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
• Pour over the pasta using a knife to seperate pasta so it can drizzle down inside. (At this point you may cover and refrigerate for one day).
• Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. If refrigerated, bake up to one hour.

4TH OF JULY TRIPLE-LAYERED SAVORY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• To make the Vegetable Layer: In a large skillet over moderate heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the leek and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the bell pepper and suate for 3 minutes more. Add the zucchini and spinach and saute for 3 minutes more. Season to taste with 1/8 teaspoons each of the salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture to a 2-1/2 quart casserole and set aside.
• To make the Meat Layer: In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the beef and cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes, or until no pink color remains. Stir in the stock, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and basil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season to taste with the 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat. Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the Vegetable Layer.
• To make the Macaroni-Cheese Layer: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the macaroni in the boiling water, or until al dente. Drain well, rinse under cold running water, and drain again.
• Preheat the oven to 350*F. IN a medium-size saucepan over moderate heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Slowly add the flour and cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes, or until a pale straw color. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously, until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1-1/4 cups of the cheese. Season to taste with the white pepper. Stir in the macaroni. Spoon the macaroni mixture over the Meat Layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the layers are heated through. Remove the casserole from the oven and serve immediately.