Anyone got a good casserole recipe?

Sheppard's Pie

1lb ground beef
1 can of nibblet corn or cream corn(your preference)
1 can of tomato soup (heinz is best)
6 medium potatoes or one pouch of instant mash potato (I prefer to make my own)

Brown ground beef and season with salt and pepper and a little garlic powder and onion powder. When completely cooked add tomato soup. Mix together and put into a 9 inch square pyrex dish

drain corn (if nibblet) and spread over top of meat mixture.

Boil potatoes in salted water and mash with butter or margarine and milk. Whip to creamy consistency. Spread over top of corn. Bake for 30 minutes until peaks of potatoes brown slightly.

Serves 4

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Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

I know you said casseroles, but I have soups that I make that freeze well too. That's what I do a lot of for school/work. Let me know if you're interested, and I can post some of them too.

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I like soup recipes -
you could start a new thread OR
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...ghlight=Recipe

or just a soup recipe thread would be good...
Especially with fall coming.
I have great recipes for Cream of Broccoli and Zuppa Toscana (olive garden) soups.

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Originally Posted by kittycats_delight

Sheppard's Pie

1lb ground beef
1 can of nibblet corn or cream corn(your preference)
1 can of tomato soup (heinz is best)
6 medium potatoes or one pouch of instant mash potato (I prefer to make my own)

Brown ground beef and season with salt and pepper and a little garlic powder and onion powder. When completely cooked add tomato soup. Mix together and put into a 9 inch square pyrex dish

drain corn (if nibblet) and spread over top of meat mixture.

Boil potatoes in salted water and mash with butter or margarine and milk. Whip to creamy consistency. Spread over top of corn. Bake for 30 minutes until peaks of potatoes brown slightly.

Serves 4

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My mom just brought me a pound of hamburger and with me being kind of laid up - this sounds really good - I've never had Shepherd's Pie.... and this sounds very easy!

Taco Casserole

Ground beef (amount is up to you)
1-2 cans pinto beans
1 package corn tortillas
12 oz. cheese (cheddar works well, but any melty cheese will work)
salsa (spicyness and amount depends on you)

Brown the ground beef. Heat a small amount of vegetable oil or water in a small sauce pan, about an inch deep and lightly heat. Dip tortialls in the water/oil for about 30 seconds or until soft. Layer cooked tortillas in the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Then put a layer of ground beef, beans, cheese, salsa and cheese. Continue until you reach the top of the pan. Put in the oven at 350F until cheese is melted.

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Originally Posted by shais_mom

My mom just brought me a pound of hamburger and with me being kind of laid up - this sounds really good - I've never had Shepherd's Pie.... and this sounds very easy!

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It is extremely easy. I have a few quick and easy dishes if you are interested. Maybe a 30 minute or less recipe thread would be a good idea too cause I know a lot of people don't have tons of time to cook. I also have some killer soups. I have one that I actually had the neighbor come and buzz the house asking what I was cooking that smelled so good. :)

sure post away!! :D
and the soup recipes - you could start another thread or post here - looking forward to them!! :D

I love this one. I got it from my mom, who got it from a friend whose mother was a home economics teacher. We like it with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on the top and a long loaf of French bread. I've also made it without the butter (I just spray the pan with non-stick spray).

GERMAN SKILLET DINNER

1 tbsp. butter
1 (14 oz.) can sauerkraut with liquid
2/3 c. uncooked rice
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Melt butter in large skillet. Spread sauerkraut over butter. Sprinkle on rice and onion. Top with ground beef, salt, pepper and tomato sauce. Cover skillet. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.

Since I'm no Betty Crocker ...
You're going to have to speak in Beginner's terms >>>

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Mom’s Meatloaf
* 1 lb. ground turkey
* 1 lb ground beef
* 1 lb. ground venison
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Tator tot casserole
* 1 pound ground beef
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GERMAN SKILLET DINNER
* 1 lb. lean ground beef
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Sheppard's Pie
* 1lb ground beef
* Brown ground beef and season with salt & pepper & garlic powder & onion powder.
* When completely cooked ???? AND DRAINED or keep juices????
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So the Dumm Question for today is:

When some form or Raw Meat is specified, is it "assumed" that da Cook will
PRE-Cook ("Brown")
and then DRAIN said raw meat before tossing in with the other "stuff" -
(thereby reducing the grease & fat in the dish) -
OR is it supposed to go in raw, uncooked, and juice capable??

My Hamburger HELPER boxes all TELL me to Pre-Cook & DRAIN the Hamburgler.

:p

anytime i use ground meat, i drain the juices, unless i keep 1-2 tablespoons to saute (cook till soft and translucent, not mushy) onions or garlic. fattier cuts of meat are juicier then non fatty meats, ground pork is juicier then ground turkey for example, and draining the meat will reduce calories. i drain the cooked meat thru a collander onto a few sheets of newspaper laying in an old piepan. i then pitch the newspaper i the trash so wonder mutt doesn't tear the paper up and the grease doesn't clog my drain. hope this helps :)

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

Since I'm no Betty Crocker ...
You're going to have to speak in Beginner's terms >>>



So the Dumm Question for today is:

When some form or Raw Meat is specified, is it "assumed" that da Cook will
PRE-Cook ("Brown")
and then DRAIN said raw meat before tossing in with the other "stuff" -
(thereby reducing the grease & fat in the dish) -
OR is it supposed to go in raw, uncooked, and juice capable??

My Hamburger HELPER boxes all TELL me to Pre-Cook & DRAIN the Hamburgler.

:p

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No, no, for the meatloaf do not cook the meat ahead of time. Just dump all the ingredients, raw, into the bowl, and mix, then bake.

The others specify when to brown (a.k.a. cook) the meat.

^ and yes drain for the tator tot one! If your using lean tho you might not even have too

Heck to make it even more tasty just add the mixed frozen veg bags that have green beans, sweetcorn, carrots and peas in it and boy is that a meal in itself. and throw a little cheese on the potatoe just to give that extra yummy factor - sorry Michelle but everyone has their own way I know.

Sometimes I don't even use the potatoes on top I just serve it at the side, yummy - darling dinner tonight is sheppard's pie.

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Originally Posted by shais_mom

My mom just brought me a pound of hamburger and with me being kind of laid up - this sounds really good - I've never had Shepherd's Pie.... and this sounds very easy!

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Try this, get some skinned and boned chicken breasts some mushrooms, some onions and peppers, lightly brown all of them together and then get a can of creamed mushroom soup the one you have to dilute to make soup.


Dice the chicken breast or get your butcher to do that for you, brown it in the pan with the veggies mentioned in a little water and oil mix.

When browning put some rice on to cook on a slow heat and it will be just ready in time.

When chicken and veggies are ready drain excess stock/oil from the pan add the tin of soup as is and let it simmer gently. When warmed through serve on a bed of fluffy rice what a winter warmer and serve it with warmed Garlic and cheese bread - yummy yummy yummy - what great food for the the tummy....

Depends on the amout of grease. If it is extra lean or good lean beef you shouldn't have to drain it. We always use extra lean and there is barely enough fat to cook the meat without it sticking so it isn't necessary. Use your judgement. If you can pour the fat off then drain it. If there is not fat then not. :)

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

Since I'm no Betty Crocker ...
You're going to have to speak in Beginner's terms >>>



So the Dumm Question for today is:

When some form or Raw Meat is specified, is it "assumed" that da Cook will
PRE-Cook ("Brown")
and then DRAIN said raw meat before tossing in with the other "stuff" -
(thereby reducing the grease & fat in the dish) -
OR is it supposed to go in raw, uncooked, and juice capable??

My Hamburger HELPER boxes all TELL me to Pre-Cook & DRAIN the Hamburgler.

:p

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Originally Posted by jackmilliesmom

Heck to make it even more tasty just add the mixed frozen veg bags that have green beans, sweetcorn, carrots and peas in it and boy is that a meal in itself. and throw a little cheese on the potatoe just to give that extra yummy factor - sorry Michelle but everyone has their own way I know.

Sometimes I don't even use the potatoes on top I just serve it at the side, yummy - darling dinner tonight is sheppard's pie.

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I did throw in some frozen peas. It was very good!