Patchwork Casserole Recipe

Name: Patchwork Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 2 c. chopped green bell pepper; 1 c. chopped onion; 2 lb. frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes, thawed; 2 (8 oz. each) cans tomato sauce; 1 c. water; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 lb. American cheese, thinly sliced and divided

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
2 c. chopped green bell pepper
1 c. chopped onion
2 lb. frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 (8 oz. each) cans tomato sauce
1 c. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 lb. American cheese, thinly sliced and divided

1
Cook and stir in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and brown, the beef, about 10 minutes.
2
Drain off fat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese.
4
Spoon 1/2 of the meat mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or 3-quart baking dish; top with 1/2 the cheese.
5
Spoon remaining meat mixture evenly over cheese.
6
Cover pan with foil.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.
8
Cut remaining cheese slices into decorative shapes.
9
Place on top of casserole.
10
Let stand, loosely covered, until cheese melts.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 2 c. chopped green bell pepper, 1 c. chopped onion, 2 lb. frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes, thawed, and more.

Yes, Patchwork 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.

Patchwork Casserole

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