Simple But Hearty Beef And Mushroom Casserole Recipes

BEEF & MUSHROOM COUNTRY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to the package directions, but until slightly less done. The noodles will further cook while the casserole bakes. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set it aside.
• While the noodles are cooking, finely dice the onion and slice the mushrooms.
• Add the cooking oil and ground beef to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the beef is fully browned. If using a higher fat content beef, drain off the excess fat before continuing.
• Add the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to the skillet. Continue to sauté over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and the onions are transparent. Add the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce to the beef and mushroom mixture. Stir to combine, then simmer for a few minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Return the drained noodles to the pot they were boiled in (heat turned off) and add the beef and tomato mixture, diced tomatoes (drained), sour cream, half of the shredded cheddar, and half of the green onions. Stir to combine and then transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheese, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until it is bubbling around the edges and the top is starting to brown just slightly. After removing from the oven, sprinkle the remaining green onions over top.

CREAMY BEEF AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium high heat with the onion and mushroom until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
• Drain any fat, then transfer the beef mixture to a large casserole dish (9x13) mix in the mushroom soup, sour cream, rice, and beef broth. Combine well, and spread evenly in the dish.
• Spread cracker crumbs over the top of the casserole and drizzle with butter.
• Bake at 350˚F for 30-40 minutes, uncovered, or until the rice is tender.

HEARTY BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the beans, cracker crumbs, ketchup, brown sugar, onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, salt and pepper; add beef., Pour into an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Top with cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

SUPREME BEEF AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat and cut into cubes.
• Heat butter and oil in heavy based saucepan and brown meat.
• Remove meat from pan and saute bacon, onion and garlic in the pan drippings.
• Stir in flour and allow to brown.
• Remove from heat and stir in stock, wine,bay leaf,thyme,seasoning.
• Return the meat to pan and simmer for about 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Stir in mushrooms and cook for a further 15 minutes and serve sprinkled with parsley.

SIMPLE BUT HEARTY BEEF AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Dice meat into 1 inch cubes, trimming off any excess fat.
• In a heavy saucepan (I use a cast-iron pan), heat olive oil and fry half the onion until soft and starting to colour, 3-4 minutes.
• Add beef and seal on all sides, until no red is visible.
• Add the rest of the onion and the carrot, and continue frying for another 5 mins, until all the onion has softened.
• Add the boiling water -- there should be enough to cover the meat to a depth of 1-2 cm.
• Add potato, celery, tomato paste, Vegemite or stock cube, bay leaf and pepper (don't add salt until the end, as the sauce reduces).
• Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, on very low heat for 1.5 - 2 hours (alternatively, use a crockpot).
• Add mushrooms, and simmer for another 30-45 minutes.
• If the sauce is not quite thick enough for your taste, break up some of the potato pieces with a fork, and continue to simmer uncovered, until the sauce has reduced to the desired consistency (10-15 mins is usually plenty).
• Check for seasoning, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.