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ITALIAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE

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This Italian Beef and Rice Casserole is a filling dinner that adults and kids love! Ground beef is nestled in tender rice and packed with lots of veggies and delicious Italian flavors for a hearty casserole that will fill you up!

Provided by Kimber

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef
1 onion (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
14.5 oz canned tomatoes ((1 can))
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups white rice ((I use jasmine))
2.5 cups beef broth
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup mozzarella cheese
parsley (chopped)

Steps:

Brown and drain the ground beef. Place the ground beef in a large casserole dish.
Mix in the onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, rice, broth, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.
Cover tightly with foil and bake at 400˚F for 50-60 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Once the rice is tender, remove the foil, add the cheese to the top, and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Once the cheese is melted, remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley (optional) and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 799 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g

ITALIAN BEEF

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"I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the whole time in the kitchen," reports Lori Hayes, Venice, Florida. "The meat smells so delicious, I can hardly keep my husband from helping himself ahead of time!" For a robust sandwich, serve the shredded beef on a roll spread with horseradish sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 10h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 beef top round roast (4 pounds)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes and pepper
1 bay leaf
14 French rolls (5 inches long)

Steps:

Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is very tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove meat and shred with a fork. Skim fat from cooking juices; return meat to slow cooker. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORIGINAL HOMEMADE ITALIAN BEEF

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Best homemade Italian beef I have ever had. My mom always made it and passed it down to me, I think it's just so good...I wanted everyone to enjoy it...so please do!

Provided by Randi

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast
3 (1 ounce) packages dry Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

Place the roast into a slow cooker, and season with Italian dressing mix. Pour in the water. Cover, and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours. During the last hour, shred the meat with two forks - if it does not shred easily, cook longer. Add the peppers, and as much of the juice as you like for additional flavor. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 4233.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g