Southwest Ground Beef Casserole Amandascookincom Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer macaroni mixture to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Serve 1 casserole. Cool the second; cover and freeze up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°, 20-25 minutes.

SOUTHWEST GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE (AMANDASCOOKIN.COM)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a two-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
• In large skillet brown ground beef with onions, bell pepper and red pepper flakes. Season with Magic Dust or steak seasoning.
• Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano and chili powder and bring to a gentle boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Add the frozen corn and simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 ounces of cheese until melted.
• Gently stir in the cooked pasta.
• Pour everything into prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
• Garnish with green onions if desired.
• To make Magic Dust:.
• Mix everything together and store in an airtight container. Keep some on a shaker bottle for the grill!

SOUTHWEST GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In large skillet cook ground beef, onions, bell pepper, red pepper flakes and steak seasoning until beef is cooked through and onions are translucent. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano and chili powder. Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to blend together. Add corn and simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta and cheese. Once cheese is melted, it's ready to serve! Garnish with green onions and sour cream.