Best Make Ahead Philly Beef Strata Recipes

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PHILLY BEEF 'N' PEPPER STRATA



Philly Beef 'n' Pepper Strata image

Here's a mouthwatering entree for brunch, lunch or dinner that's quick to fix. It combines several convenient ingredients for a large casserole that's pleasing to all who try it. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups cubed Italian bread
3-3/4 cups julienned sweet red, yellow and/or green peppers
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound cooked roast beef, cut into thin strips
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 large eggs
2-1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place a third of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with a third of the peppers, onion, roast beef and cheese. Repeat layers twice. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK STRATA



Philly Cheesesteak Strata image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 20-ounce bag hoagie rolls
One 9-ounce package frozen steak slices, such as Steak-umms, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
One 8-ounce container fresh sliced mushrooms
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce jar processed cheese sauce
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
12 slices provolone

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tear the hoagie rolls into medium bite-sized pieces and spread on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until dried out, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Brown the steak slices in the oil, breaking up into pieces with a wooden spoon, in a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from the skillet and drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat. Cook the onion, peppers, mushrooms, a pinch of salt and some pepper, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the steak back to the pan, stir well, turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Microwave the cheese sauce in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until pourable. Pour into a large bowl with the eggs and half-and-half and whisk to combine well.
  • Place a layer of dried bread in a deep 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Add a layer of steak and peppers, then ladle the cheese custard over until just covered. Repeat until all the ingredients are used. Bake the strata until just set, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler to low. Layer the provolone across the top of the pan, overlapping as necessary. Broil until the cheese topping is brown and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Let the strata sit for 10 minutes to set before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD GROUND BEEF



Make-Ahead Ground Beef image

Plan ahead and stock your freezer with a big batch of this make-ahead ground beef. It freezes like a dream and can be used as a time-saving shortcut in your favorite beef recipes-from chili to shepherd's pie and a whole lot more. Make it easy on yourself and freeze in meal-sized portions of 2-cups, which is the equivalent to 1 pound of cooked ground beef. Once you master this recipe, you'll always have a backup dinner plan that doesn't involve calling for take-out. Here's how to do it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onions (2 medium)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently; drain. Reduce heat, cook 5 more minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and spoon beef onto foil.
  • Break beef apart as necessary, ensuring that it's spread evenly on the pan.
  • Freeze about 1 hour, stirring once, until firm.
  • Divide mixture into quart-sized resealable freezer plastic bags or containers with about 2 cups in each. Label and freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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