Beef N' Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef N' Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup celery (sliced); ½ cup vidalia onions (chopped) or ½ cup sweet onion (chopped); ½ cup green pepper (chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 ¼ cups water; ¾ cup tomato paste; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans (undrained); 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (undrained) or 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans (undrained); 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted); 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup shortening; 1 egg; ½ cup milk (less than 1/2 cup); 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; ½ cup pimento stuffed olive (sliced); ¼ cup blanched slivered almond; ½ teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 cup celery (sliced)
½ cup vidalia onions (chopped) or ½ cup sweet onion (chopped)
½ cup green pepper (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 ¼ cups water
¾ cup tomato paste
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans (undrained)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (undrained) or 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans (undrained)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening
1 egg
½ cup milk (less than 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ cup pimento stuffed olive (sliced)
¼ cup blanched slivered almond
½ teaspoon paprika

1
Saute in a large skilled the ground beef, celery, onion, green pepper, and the garlic until the vegetables are tender.
2
Drain.
3
Add water, tomato paste, salt and paprika.
4
Simmer for 5 minutes.
5
(Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the biscuits) To the remaining mixture add the baked beans and chick peas (or Lima Beans).
6
Spoon into a large casserole dish.
7
Biscuits:.
8
Sift flour with baking powder and salt into a medium/large mixing bowl.
9
Cut in the shortening until particles are fine.
10
In a measuring cup crack the egg and enough milk to measure 1/2 cup together.
11
Add to the flour mixture, stir until dough clings together.
12
Knead lightly on floured surface.
13
Roll out to a 12 X 9 rectangle.
14
Brush lightly with oil.
15
Combine olives, almonds, paprika and the reserved meat mixture.
16
Spread over the dough.
17
Roll up starting with the longer side.
18
Seal edges.
19
Cut into one inch pieces.
20
Place on top of meat mixture in the casserole.
21
Dot with butter and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
22
Bake 425 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes.

761

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Protein

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup celery (sliced), ½ cup vidalia onions (chopped) or ½ cup sweet onion (chopped), ½ cup green pepper (chopped), and more.

Yes, Beef N' Bean 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 N' Bean Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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