Beef Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. taco seasoning; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. bell pepper or to taste; 1/2 c. onion or to taste; 1 can whole kernel corn; 1 can tomato sauce; 1 can onion rings, split; grated cheese; 5 lb. ground meat (about 1/3 each: beef, veal and pork (or use 5 lb. fresh ground turkey breast for reduced fat; 1 c. bread crumbs; 3 eggs or equivalent in cholesterol-free egg substitute; 1/2 c. ketchup (catsup?); 1 1/2 c. Bloody Mary Mix (your preference; I like Snap-E-Tom); 4 bay leaves, roughly crumbled; 2 Tbsp. thyme, crumbled; 1/2 c. finely chopped parsley; 2 onions, minced (optional); salt and freshly cooked pepper; uncooked bacon strips (can use turkey bacon for low-fat)

Servings: persons

1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. bell pepper or to taste
1/2 c. onion or to taste
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can tomato sauce
1 can onion rings, split
grated cheese
5 lb. ground meat (about 1/3 each: beef, veal and pork (or use 5 lb. fresh ground turkey breast for reduced fat
1 c. bread crumbs
3 eggs or equivalent in cholesterol-free egg substitute
1/2 c. ketchup (catsup?)
1 1/2 c. Bloody Mary Mix (your preference; I like Snap-E-Tom)
4 bay leaves, roughly crumbled
2 Tbsp. thyme, crumbled
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
2 onions, minced (optional)
salt and freshly cooked pepper
uncooked bacon strips (can use turkey bacon for low-fat)

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Mix all ingredients, except bacon, and form into two loaves.
3
This is fun!
4
(One can be frozen and served later.)
5
Place in tureens (if you have them, it makes a nice presentation) or 9-inch loaf pans.
6
Lay bacon strips on top to cover and bake for 1 1/4 hours.
7
Drain any accumulated fat. (There will be very little if you use the turkey variations.)
8
If serving cold, remove bacon and invert loaf; some jelly glaze will appear on the top.
9
Each loaf serves 8.

1737

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

171

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. taco seasoning, 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. bell pepper or to taste, 1/2 c. onion or to taste, and more.

Yes, Beef Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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