Beef and Tater Bake

1.5lbs ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients, pat into a 8 inch square pan.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes; drain excess fat.

potatoes
milk
butter
shredded cheese

Combine 3 cups of prepared mashed potatoes with 3 cups shredded cheese.  Spread over meat mixture.  Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.  Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

*Has tomatoes, onion and garlic listed or in ketchup

Parmesan Noodle Skillet

2 cups dried medium noodles
12 oz lean ground beef
1 cup purchased light Alfredo sauce
1 14oz can Del Monte whole green beans, drained
1/4 cup red sweet pepper, chopped


Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.  Meanwhile, cook beef in large skillet until brown; drain. Stir in noodles, sauce and 2 tablespoons water. Heat through.  Stir in beans and sweet pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

*Has garlic and onion in the Alfredo sauce

Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

1/2lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 10oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 15oz black beans, rinsed and drained
6 tostada shells
1 cup shredded lettuce
2/3 cup chopped tomato
3/4 cup shredded colby monterey jack cheese


Cook beef and onion in a 10in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.  Stir in tomatoes.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.  Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.  Stir in beans.  Heat tostada shells as directed or package.  Top tostada shells with bean mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

*Has garlic, onion and tomatoes listed or in canned tomatoes
**Can be altered to not have garlic and onion by omitting

Beef Stroganoff

3/4 lb lean ground beef

1 jar Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy (12 oz Jar)

1 can mushrooms, drained (7 oz can)

1/2 cup sour cream

4-6 cups hot cooked noodles
salt & pepper, to taste

In a medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and thoroughly cooked. Carefully drain liquids and return to stovetop. Stir in Gravy and mushrooms, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, until thoroughly combined. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately over hot noodles.

*Has garlic and onion in the gravy; read noodle ingredients
**Can be altered to not have garlic and onion by making your own gravy.

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef
1 32oz. pkg beef broth 
1 15oz. black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5oz. can diced tomatoes
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 11oz. can whole-kernel corn w/sweet peppers
Tortilla chips, optional


In a large saucepan, cook beef until browned. Drain fat. Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 6 servings.  

*Has tomatoes, garlic and onion listed or in beef broth, taco seasoning and canned corn
**Can be altered to not have garlic and onion by making your own beef broth and using your own spices

Cheesy Mac-Topped Casserole

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese 
1 lb. extra lean ground beef 
3 cloves garlic, minced 
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained (**I use a 14.5oz can)
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen green beans, thawed, drained 
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese 


Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat with garlic and oregano in large nonstick skillet; drain. Add tomatoes with their liquid and the green beans; mix well. 
SPOON meat mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish; top evenly with prepared mac.  Cover with foil. 
Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted. 


*Has tomatoes and garlic listed
**Can be altered to not have garlic