Main CourseRecipes to Feed Your Family in a Matter of Minutes #4
Whether you prefer ground beef or chicken, we have a quick and easy old-fashion recipe for you. Tomato Beans "N" Burger Bake is a casserole using ground beef and green beans as its main ingredients. The Club Chicken Casserole has chicken, rice, mushrooms, green peppers, and milk. That is almost a complete meal in one dish. These recipes are perfect for family meals, pitch-in meals, church dinners, and more.
TOMATO BEANS "N" BURGER BAKE
This is an old recipe from the small rural community where I grew up in Southern Indiana.
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2-oz pkg Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 6-oz can tomato paste
2 16-oz cans French-style green beans, drained
1 2 1/2-oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain off all the fat. Stir in the seasoning mix and water. Add the tomato paste; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and mushrooms. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lightly buttered. Top with the shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and casserole is heated through.
CLUB CHICKEN CASSEROLE
An old Southern Indiana recipe.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
SAUCE:
4 tbsp butter
5 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter. Gradually stir in the flour to make a thick paste. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a slow boil and cook until thickened.
CHICKEN MIXTURE:
1 1/2 cups cooked, diced or shredded chicken
3 cups cooked rice
3-oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
Toasted bread crumbs for topping
Mix chicken, rice, mushrooms, and bell pepper together in a large bowl. Stir the sauce into the chicken mixture. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with toasted bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!