Winter Carnival Casserole Recipe

Name: Winter Carnival Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. corn oil; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. chopped pepper; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 lb. 12 oz. can tomatoes; 1/2 c. Karo syrup (light); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 3 c. macaroni or rice; 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. corn oil
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. 12 oz. can tomatoes
1/2 c. Karo syrup (light)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 c. macaroni or rice
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

1
Heat corn oil.
2
Add finely chopped onion and green pepper; cook until tender.
3
Add ground beef; brown stirring often.
4
Pour and save 1/4 cup liquid from canned tomatoes.
5
Add remaining tomatoes, Karo syrup, salt, chili powder, pepper and bay leaf to meat mixture.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Blend cornstarch with 1/4 cup tomato liquid; stir into meat mixture. Bring to boil, stirring.
9
Add 3 cups cooked macaroni or rice; pour into 2 quart casserole.
10
Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350u00b0.

1243

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. corn oil, 1/4 c. chopped onion, 1/4 c. chopped pepper, 1 lb. ground beef, and more.

Yes, Winter Carnival 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Winter Carnival Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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