Cajun Baked Tomato Casserole Recipe

Name: Cajun Baked Tomato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large very ripe tomatoes; ½ teaspoon sugar; 12 lb lean ground beef; 2 medium bell peppers, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; salt; ground black pepper; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 large very ripe tomatoes
½ teaspoon sugar
12 lb lean ground beef
2 medium bell peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt
ground black pepper
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Peel and seed the tomatoes and chop them.
2
Place in large bowl.
3
Add sugar to tomatoes and mix well.
4
Set aside.
5
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet then pour off any excess oil.
6
Add bell peppers, onions, celery and garlic to the skillet with the ground beef and continue to brown meat and saute vegetables until they are tender.
7
(about 15 minutes) Stir tomatoes into the skillet and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
8
Season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Add in bread crumbs and mix well.
11
The mixture should be fairly thick and stiff, so add additional bread crumbs if necessary.
12
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
13
Use butter or margarine to grease a two quart casserole.
14
Turn out the tomato mixture into the casserole, spreading evenly.
15
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
16
Bake in oven (uncovered) until top begins to brown, about 20-30 minutes.
17
Serve as a side dish to accompany any meat.
18
Note: This casserole may be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer or refrigerator until ready to bake.
19
Allow time to thaw or incrase the baking time.

3787

kcal

Calories

281

Fat

Carbs

245

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large very ripe tomatoes, ½ teaspoon sugar, 12 lb lean ground beef, 2 medium bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Baked Tomato 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.

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Cajun Baked Tomato Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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