Hamburger Information: Hamburger Patty Recipes and Commentary

The South of the border flavors gives this casserole a real boost.

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

8 ounces egg noodles

1 (15 oz.) can chili

1 (14.5 oz) can peeled and diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained

1/4 cup salsa

1 (1 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef, onion and celery over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the meat is completely brown. Drain the fat out of the pan and set aside.

In another saucepan, cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain water out of the noodles and stir in the meat mixture, chili, tomatoes, corn, taco sauce and the taco seasoning mix; mix well.

Pour mixture into a 10×15-inch baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes or until completely heated.

=> Hamburger Casserole Recipes: Potato Hamburger Casserole

A delicious mixture of beef, potatoes and two kinds of cheese.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, sliced thinly

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup all purpose flour

3 cups milk

1 pint heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

5 potatoes, sliced

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large, heavy skillet, sauté the onions in the oil over medium heat until onions are tender; set aside. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until brown; drain on paper towels and set aside.

In the skillet, melt the butter. Add in the flour; stir and whisk for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk, then the cream. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

Spread a small amount of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Alternate layers of potatoes, onions, ground beef, cheese and sauce, with 2 to 3 layers of each. Cheese should be last layer.

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

=> Hamburger Casserole Recipes: Broccoli Hamburger Casserole

Broccoli and hamburger go great together, especially when you add Monterey Jack cheese.

2 (16 oz.) pkgs. frozen broccoli

2 pounds ground beef

1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms

1 large onion, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

2 (10.75 oz.) cans cream of celery soup

1 (16 oz.) container sour cream

1 (16 oz.) pkg. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a skillet, cook the ground beef, mushrooms and the onion over medium heat until the beef is browned; drain. Add the salt and pepper, cream of celery soup and the sour cream. Cook until well heated. Transfer to a medium baking dish.

Layer meat mixture in bottom of baking dish. Place broccoli on top. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Bake for 1 hour or until casserole is bubbly and lightly brown.