Acadian Beef Casserole

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 79
Acadian Beef Casserole - A delicious and hearty casserole dish perfect for a cozy dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 cup diced peeled carrot
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs very lean hamburger
20 small mushroom caps
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 can tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 package small shell pasta
1 package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup fresh bread , cubes buttered
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
615
Sugar
10g
Fat
38g
Acadian Beef Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This dish is popular in Acadian cuisine, which is traditional in parts of Eastern Canada and the United States. The combination of beef, tomato, and vegetables in this casserole creates a mouth-watering flavor that is sure to satisfy any appetite. The addition of spinach and cheese also makes this dish even more nutritious and delicious. This casserole is easy to make, and it can be served with a green salad for a complete meal. Try this recipe the next time you need a warm and comforting meal on a cool fall or winter evening.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
3.Add ground chuck and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off all of the fat.
4.Add mushroom caps and sherry wine. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
5.Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil.
6.Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.Cook pasta according to package instructions.
8.Add frozen spinach to pasta water and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain pasta and spinach.
9.Stir pasta and spinach into the meat mixture. Mix well.
10.Pour mixture into a large casserole dish. Top with bread cubes and grated cheddar cheese.
11.Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
12.Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

With its combination of meat, vegetables, and pasta, this casserole is a complete meal in one dish.

It also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.

CONS

This casserole uses ground chuck, which is high in fat.
Substituting very lean hamburger or ground turkey can make this dish healthier.

It takes some time to prepare and cook, so it may not be the best choice for a quick weeknight dinner.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins A and C from the vegetables.
Spinach is also rich in iron and other minerals. Using whole wheat pasta can also increase the dish’s fiber content.

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