Big Chubb claims that we can never call things that aren't real Italian food Italian. Especially since they never eat casseroles there. And especially since this one has American cheese in it.
It is another one from the Bisquick cards.
1 pound ground beef (turkey because we are poor)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups Bisquick baking mix (made my own)
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
8 slicces process American cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic until brown; drain. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Mix baking mix, milk, and egg; spread half in pan. Top with 4 cheese slices. Spoon beef over cheese. Top with remaining cheese slices; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls onto cheese. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake until light brown, about 20 minutes. 6-8 servings.
Well, Big Chubb and I liked it. Baby Chubb liked it, but pulled all the mushrooms out. Little Chubb was in a mood and wouldn't eat it because is was too hot. The only issue I had with it was that the biscuit mix was pretty dry so I didn't get nice looking biscuits on top. This will probably also be added into the rotation in the cooler months when we need a good comfort meal to warm us up.
Emily gave me a similar recipe that I have made many times called Italian pot pie. It doesn't call for American cheese and it has grated sauteed carrot in with the meat and tomato sauce. We like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteI actually have Bisquick and ground beef right now and I bet I could use cheddar instead of American. Maybe when people stop bringing us meals, I'll give it a try. Although that Italian pot pie recipe is good too.
ReplyDeletePeople are still bringing you meals?
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