Looking for a hearty, comforting, and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than our Supreme Beef Casserole! With tender beef, a rich tomato sauce, and a creamy, cheesy topping, this is one dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chuck
- 1 tsp. shortening
- 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 (5 oz.) pkg. egg noodles
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 6 green onions or scallions, chopped (with tops)
- 1 c. grated cheese
Cooking Method
- Melt shortening in a skillet.
- Add beef, breaking into pieces with a fork.
- Cook until brown.
- Drain off fat.
- Stir into meat the tomatoes and tomato sauce, adding salt, sugar and garlic. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles.
- Drain well and with a fork blend in sour cream, cream cheese and onions.
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time:45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Introduction: A Kitchen Conundrum
Here I was, in the heart of my familiar yet unpredictable battlefield, aka my kitchen, ready to dive into the comforting chaos of cooking a Supreme Beef Casserole. To conquer this edible Everest, I was armed with the following culinary weapons: 1 lb. of ground chuck, 1 tsp. of shortening, a 16 oz. can of tomatoes, an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce, 2 tsp. of both salt and sugar, 2 crushed garlic cloves, a 5 oz. package of egg noodles, 1 cup of sour cream, a 3 oz. package of cream cheese, 6 chopped green onions (tops included, because we don’t discriminate in this kitchen), and 1 cup of grated cheese.
The Beef Ballet Begins
The first step in this gastronomic dance was to melt the shortening in a skillet. Sounds simple, right? But like a prima ballerina performing a delicate pirouette, it requires finesse. Too little heat, and you’re left with a greasy clump. Too much, and you’ve got a skillet that’s hotter than a summer in the Sahara. Once I successfully navigated the shortening saga, it was time to introduce the ground chuck, breaking it up with a fork like a culinary DJ remixing a meaty track.
The Tomato Tango
With the beef sufficiently browned and looking like a sunbather after a long beach vacation, it was time to drain off the fat. Then came the tomato tango. The tomatoes and tomato sauce glided into the skillet, followed by the salt, sugar, and garlic. The result? A simmering symphony of flavors that even Beethoven would appreciate.
Noodle Navigations
While the beef and tomato ensemble was getting to know each other in the skillet, it was time to tackle the egg noodles. Cooking noodles might seem as easy as falling off a log, but let me tell you, it’s more like climbing a tree with buttered hands. One minute too little, and they’re harder than calculus equations. One minute too much, and you’re dealing with a wheaty mush that makes oatmeal look al dente.
The Creamy Crescendo
Once the noodles were cooked and drained, they got a makeover with a dollop of sour cream, a generous helping of cream cheese, and a sprinkling of chopped green onions. The result? Noodles that went from plain Jane to the belle of the ball in mere minutes.
The Cheesy Conclusion
Finally, with all the ingredients cooked, combined, and looking like a foodie’s dream, it was time for the pièce de résistance: a cup of grated cheese, sprinkled over the top like confetti at a carnival. Into the oven it went, and out it came, bubbling, golden, and ready to steal the spotlight at dinner time.
In conclusion, my friends, the road to a Supreme Beef Casserole may be paved with culinary twists and turns, but the destination is a delicious dish that’s well worth the journey. Let this tale be a testament to the fact that in the kitchen, as in life, it’s not about the destination, but the journey… or something like that. I’m off to enjoy my casserole now. Bon appétit!
