Blue Plate Casserole Recipe

Name: Blue Plate Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin (or 92% lean ground beef); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 12 ounces mushrooms (8 oz. sliced, 4 oz. finely chopped); 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 8 ounces vermicelli, cooled al dente; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon steak sauce; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons flour; ½ cup low sodium beef broth; ½ cup low-fat milk; 14 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground sirloin (or 92% lean ground beef)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
12 ounces mushrooms (8 oz. sliced, 4 oz. finely chopped)
15 ounces diced tomatoes
8 ounces vermicelli, cooled al dente
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup low sodium beef broth
½ cup low-fat milk
14 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper

1
Brown ground beef, seasoned with pepper.
2
Remove from pan.
3
Using beef drippings, saute bell peppers, onions, and celery over medium heat until tender.
4
Return beef to pan.
5
Add tomatoes and sauce to mixture, simmer 10 minutes.
6
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and steak sauce.
7
Stir and let simmer 4-5 additional minutes.
8
Add sliced mushrooms, reduce heat to low and simmer an additional 15 minutes.
9
In a small saucepan, brown a light roux of butter and flour, then incorporate milk, beef broth, salt, pepper, and mushrooms.
10
Simmer 10 minutes, remove from heat and let stand.
11
In a deep casserole, create a base of vermicelli, then layer white mushroom sauce from small saucepan, beef mixture, and cheese.
12
Bake at 325 for 45 minutes.

6567

kcal

Calories

528

Fat

Carbs

406

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground sirloin (or 92% lean ground beef), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Blue Plate Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Blue Plate Casserole

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