Budget Beef Mushroom Casserole


This casserole has an oriental flavor and kids love it! If you wish to make this a do ahead recipe just leave the noodles off until just before you pop it into the oven. Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Steps


Heat oven to 350f degrees.
Cook beef until brown & crumbly.
Turn the cooked beef into a 2 1 / 2 quart casserole.
Pour off any grease from skillet.
Add onions , garlic , celery and mushrooms to the skillet.
Saut until cooked but still crisp.
Add veggies to the meat in the casserole then fold in the bean sprouts , water chestnuts and tomatoes with the juice.
In a small bowl , blend the cornstarch with the soy sauce and stir into the mixture.
Top with chow mein noodles.
Bake uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients


lean ground beef, onions, garlic cloves, celery, fresh mushrooms, sliced water chestnuts, fresh bean sprouts, diced tomatoes, cornstarch, soy sauce, crisp chow mein noodles