Best Herbed Beef Vegetable Casserole Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Make the patties: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, thyme and red pepper with your hands or a wooden spoon until well-blended. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 1/4-inch thick.
• In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned. (They will finish when they are cooked with the vegetable mixture.) Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion to the pan drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
• Increase heat to medium. Add the tomatoes (break up with hands), zucchini, garlic, salt and thyme. Stir to mix. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is just tender.
• Stir in the potatoes and parsley. Add the beef or turkey patties and spoon over some of the vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve right away.

BEEF, VEGETABLE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500ºF.
• Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned.
• Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Spread beef mixture in a 9x9 baking dish and top with roasted vegetables.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
• Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.
• Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes.
• Cut into six equal pieces and serve.
• (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.).
• Flavor Booster: To give this dish an Italian accent, substitute fat-free ricotta cheese for cottage cheese and use 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil just before serving.

VEGETABLE BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a 3 quart casserole (I use a 9 x 13 pyrex dish), layer half the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion.
• Crumble half the uncooked beef over vegetables.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each thyme and pepper, sprinkle with salt and garlic powder to taste.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with tomatoes.
• Cover and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is done.
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

BEEF VEGGIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine gravy mix and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the beef, vegetables and potatoes; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with biscuits. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.