French Casserole Recipe

Name: French Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 2 lb. ground beef or pork and beef mixture; 1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans, drained; 1 can (16 oz.) white Northern beans, drained; 1 can (16 oz.) sliced carrots, drained; 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, undrained and broken up; 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1
Saute bacon in a large pan until fat starts to cook out. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2
Shape ground beef in a large patty.
3
Brown for 5 minutes on each side in same pan.
4
Pour off drippings, then break meat into chunks.
5
Stir beans, carrots and tomatoes into meat.
6
Add seasonings.
7
Heat to boiling.
8
Spoon into a 10-cup baking dish.
9
Place bacon on top.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour.

1135

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 2 lb. ground beef or pork and beef mixture, 1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans, drained, 1 can (16 oz.) white Northern beans, drained, and more.

Yes, French 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!

French Casserole

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