Au Gratin Beef Bake

Name: Au Gratin Beef Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 package (5-1/4 ounces) au gratin potatoes; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1-3/4 cups water; 2/3 cup milk

This swift savory supper from Margaret Schroeder of Cudahy, Wisconsin is so full of down-home taste that no one will believe it's so easy. Canned tomato soup and packaged au gratin potatoes are baked with ground beef to create the comforting casserole.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 package (5-1/4 ounces) au gratin potatoes
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-3/4 cups water
2/3 cup milk

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper until met is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine beef mixture, potatoes with contents of sauce mix, soup and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the water and milk. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 307 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 858mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Au Gratin Beef Bake in Quick Cooking July/August 2003

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acooley1

Mar 18, 2014

This tasted good to me- it's very homey and comforting. We added a little shredded cheddar cheese on the top.
sonjabel

Aug 11, 2011

I changed this recipe up alot! I added three garlic pieces, diced mushrooms, salt and pepper, changed the water for the milk and then dropped the ingredients inside a pie shell. It was great! The whole family ate it up!
crackerjack076

Apr 1, 2010

I thought this recipe was just "alright".Honestly it taketed about the same as hamburger helper just with more work
KrystaLyn

Feb 1, 2010

WAY too salty. I ended up turning the leftovers into a soup, and it still wasn't the biggest hit in my house. I won't be making it again.
ambg4920

Apr 8, 2009

My kids hate casseroles. This one they not only liked but went back for more. I did modify it slightly. I baked it for 35 min then sprinkled mozzarella cheese on the top and baked it for 10 more min.
cathy01

Jan 22, 2009

Very good!Cathy
Joscy

Jun 21, 2008

Generally my husband is not fond of boxed au gratin potatoes. I had a box in the house and wanted to use it up, so decided to give this recipe a try. I am happy to report he really enjoyed this dish. Thank you for sharing!