Grandma Gigi's Plantation Casserole Recipe Recipe

Name: Grandma Gigi's Plantation Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 3/4 cup chopped onions; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 3/4 cup chopped green pepper; 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 medium, hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped; 1/2 pound lean, organic ground beef; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; Sea salt to taste; 2 cups homemade tomato sauce; 4 cups cooked brown rice; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 medium, hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 pound lean, organic ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup low-fat milk
Sea salt to taste
2 cups homemade tomato sauce
4 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and saute the onions in it until tender.
3
Add celery, green pepper, garlic, hot peppers, and ground beef.
4
Cook, stirring until beef loses its pink color.
5
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and blend in the flour and curry powder.
6
Gradually add the broth and milk and bring mixture to a boil, stirring.
7
Add salt and continue cooking until mixture thickens.
8
Add curry sauce, tomato sauce, brown rice, pecans, and half of the cheese to the vegetable mixture.
9
Mix well and season with salt.
10
Pour mixture into an oiled casserole, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until the casserole is bubbly hot and the cheese on top has melted, about 25 minutes.

1392

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oil, 3/4 cup chopped onions, 3/4 cup chopped celery, 3/4 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Grandma Gigi's Plantation Casserole Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Grandma Gigi's Plantation Casserole Recipe

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