Best Sausage And Beef Casserole Recipes

BEEF AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook first 6 ingredients in large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with fork, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, 2 tablespoons juice (from tomatoes), tomato paste and pepper flakes; simmer 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
• Add kidney beans and heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add mostaccioli, Parmesan and parsley and toss to combine.
• Spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake until cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large skillet heat oil. Add both the diced onions and diced green bell peppers along with the minced garlic, and half the salt and pepper and saute until the onions and peppers are soft.
• Add both the Italian sausage and ground chuck and brown until there is no more pink. While browning the meat make the rice to package instructions.
• Drain most but not all of the excess grease. Add the rustic cut tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove half the meat mixture and place in freezer bag to save for another time.
• Pour rice into large serving bowl and pour remaining meat mixture on top. Mix well then serve.

SAUSAGE AND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat skillet to medium heat.
• Brown sausage well, When finished put the sausage into a large casserole dish.
• Brown the stew beef and add to the sausage.
• Sauté onion and garlic till tender.
• Add green peppers cook additional minute.
• Add into meat.
• Stir-fry potatoes a little and add to meat.
• Add beans, bouillon and seasonings.
• Stir well.
• Cover and bake 350 1 hour and 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

MEATY LAYERED ZITI CASSEROLE WITH GROUND BEEF AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Lightly grease or spray a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, sausage, and onion. Cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.Add the garlic to the meat mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, the egg, and 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese. Stir until well blended.While the sauce is simmering, cook the ziti in boiling salted water following directions on the package. Drain well.Add the hot drained pasta to the bowl with the ricotta cheese mixture. Toss lightly to blend. Add 2 cups of the meat sauce to the ziti mixture.Transfer half of the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread about half of the meat sauce over the pasta, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and half of the remaining Mozzarella.Top with the remaining pasta mixture, then finish with the remaining meat sauce and remaining Mozzarella cheese.Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.Serve with garlic bread and a tossed green salad or Caesar salad.Serves 6.

MEATY ZITI CASSEROLE WITH GROUND BEEF AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Lightly grease or spray a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, sausage, and onion. Cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent. Add the garlic to the meat mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, the egg, and 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese. Stir until well blended. While the sauce is simmering, cook the ziti in boiling salted water following directions on the package. Drain well. Add the hot drained pasta to the bowl with the ricotta cheese mixture. Toss lightly to blend. Add 2 cups of the meat sauce to the ziti mixture. Transfer half of the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread about half of the meat sauce over the pasta, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and half of the remaining Mozzarella. Top with the remaining pasta mixture, then finish with the remaining meat sauce and remaining Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.

BEEF AND SAUSAGE GREEN CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the beef, sausage, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Drain if necessary and set aside.
• Drain the whole green chilies and pat dry with paper towels (as well as you can).
• Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan with peppers. Save a couple of peppers to chop and mix with the cream cheese.
• In a separate bowl, combine chopped green chilies, softened cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese and mix well.
• Combine meat mixture and cheese mixture and mix well.
• Spread half of the meat and cheese mixture over the layer of whole peppers. Sprinkle some of the shredded cheese over the peppers and repeat with another layer of peppers, meat and the remaining cheese.
• Bake at 400F for about 20 - 25 minutes, until light brown and bubbly.