Anyone got a good casserole recipe?

[kittycats_delight]

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!

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.

[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.

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!

[cassiesmom]

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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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

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.

[joycenalex]

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

[Karen]

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.

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.

[kittycats_delight]

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.

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.

[shais_mom]

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