Western Beef Casserole Au Gratin Recipes

AU GRATIN BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper until met is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine beef mixture, potatoes with contents of sauce mix, soup and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the water and milk. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

FRENCH BEEF AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In large, heavy bottomed pan, over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add onions; saute, stirring often, until caramelized, but not burned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• With slotted spoon, remove onions to medium bowl.
• Add beef to pan; brown well on all sides.
• Return onions and any juices to pan.
• In small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper and add to pan; stir 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually add broth, stirring to scrape drippings from pan; simmer 10 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Heat broiler; place 1/2 cup fettucine in each of 4 ovenproof bowls; divide beef mixture over pasta.
• In medium bowl, stir cheeses together; sprinkle evenly over beef.
• Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.