Beef N Bean Casserole Recipes

HEARTY BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the beans, cracker crumbs, ketchup, brown sugar, onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, salt and pepper; add beef., Pour into an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Top with cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain off all fat.
• Add onion, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Pour into a casserole and bake 30 minutes at 350.

BEEF AND BEAN TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the beef and sprinkle with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes more. Add the beans, salsa and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer; cook until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. (This beef-and-bean mixture can be made up to a day ahead of time.)
• Lay half the tortilla chips on the bottom of the oiled casserole dish. Spread half the meat mixture on top. Sprinkle half the cheese blend over the meat. Repeat with the remaining chips, meat and cheese. Bake uncovered until the cheese melts and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
• Top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pickled jalapenos if desired. Serve with more salsa and tortilla chips on the side.

SPICY BEEF STEW WITH BEANS & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Season meat, then cook about one-third over a high heat for 10 mins until browned. Tip onto a plate and repeat with 2 tbsp of oil and rest of the meat.
• Add a splash of water and scrape pan to remove bits. Add ½ tbsp oil. Turn heat down, fry onion and garlic until softened. Return meat to the pan, add flour and stir for 1 min. Add treacle, cumin, tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hr 45 mins. Stir occasionally and check that the meat is covered with liquid.
• Add peppers and beans, and cook for a further 15 mins. The stew can now be cooled and kept in the fridge for 2 days, or frozen for 1 month. Serve in bowls, with sour cream, coriander and cornbread.

BEEF N' BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute in a large skilled the ground beef, celery, onion, green pepper, and the garlic until the vegetables are tender. Drain. Add water, tomato paste, salt and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes. (Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the biscuits) To the remaining mixture add the baked beans and chick peas (or Lima Beans). Spoon into a large casserole dish.
• Biscuits:.
• Sift flour with baking powder and salt into a medium/large mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening until particles are fine. In a measuring cup crack the egg and enough milk to measure 1/2 cup together. Add to the flour mixture, stir until dough clings together. Knead lightly on floured surface. Roll out to a 12 X 9 rectangle. Brush lightly with oil.
• Combine olives, almonds, paprika and the reserved meat mixture. Spread over the dough.
• Roll up starting with the longer side. Seal edges. Cut into one inch pieces. Place on top of meat mixture in the casserole. Dot with butter and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Bake 425 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes.