South Of The Border Potato N Beef Bake Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
• Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan (2 1/2- to 3-quart size).
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the ground beef, onion, and celery.
• Cook until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• Add the garlic and jalapeño peppers; cook about 1 minute longer, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a simmer.
• In the prepared baking dish, arrange half of the sliced potatoes, then top with half of the corn, half of the ground beef mixture, and half of the cheese.
• Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining cheese.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

MEXICAN-STYLE GROUND BEEF & POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, microwave potatoes as directed on package, except reduce the microwaving time to 5 min.
• Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in seasoning mix. Add sour cream and cheese; mix well. Gently stir in potatoes.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with peppers.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER POTATO 'N BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place potatoes in 13x9-inch microwaveable baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover. Microwave on HIGH 10 min.
• Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir meat, sour cream, cheese and seasoning mix into potatoes; top with peppers.
• Bake 30 min. or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with green onions.

CREAMY BEEF AND POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and oil.
• Add the potatoes and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add zucchini, salt and pepper.
• Cook until the zucchini is tender.
• Spoon the vegetable mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Set aside.
• In a skillet, cook the onion with the Italian seasoning until the onion is tender.
• Add ground beef, cook and stir until the beef loses its pink colour.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of milk.
• Spoon the meat mixture over the vegetable layer in the dish.
• Melt the remaining butter, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the remaining milk.
• Cook and stir until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
• Stir in the cheese.
• Pour the sauce over the meat layer.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

BEEF POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.

BEEF POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soups, parsley, onion and pepper. Add the potatoes, 2 cups cheese and mushrooms. Stir in beef. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1 cup cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER LOADED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes with fork or sharp knife. Microwave on HIGH 15 min. or until tender.
• Place 1 potato on each of 4 microwaveable plates; cut lengthwise in half. Top evenly with remaining ingredients.
• Microwave, in batches, 2 min. or until cheese is melted and remaining toppings are heated through.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER MEAT SAUCE OVER BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Simmer 15 minutes.
• Serve over baked potato and top with cheddar cheese.

QUICK SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 1/2 quart or 9x13" casserole dish with nonstick spray; Set aside.
• 2. Heat large skillet on medium high and add oil; Add ground beef, salt, garlic powder and dried onion. Stir and cook until beef is cooked, about 5 minutes.
• 3. Don't drain meat; Add the enchilada sauce, beans and chiles (or jalapeno peppers for a hotter dish); Stir and cook 2 minutes on medium low, then remove from heat and set aside.
• 4. In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
• 5. Layer 1/3 of the meat mixture to the bottom of the casserole; Top with half of the cheese mixture and half of the crushed chips.
• 6. Repeat this one more time, ending with the last third of the meat mixture. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
• 7. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Serves 8