Mediterranean Beef Casserole Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

The vegetable mixture in this recipe is a variation of ratatouille, a popular Mediterranean dish. I found it in my Woman's Day cookbook. It sounded interesting and has become one of my family's favorite recipes -- easy to make and SO delicious.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Mediterranean Beef and Vegetable Casserole image

Steps:

Make the patties: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, thyme and red pepper with your hands or a wooden spoon until well-blended. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned. (They will finish when they are cooked with the vegetable mixture.) Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion to the pan drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Increase heat to medium. Add the tomatoes (break up with hands), zucchini, garlic, salt and thyme. Stir to mix. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is just tender.
Stir in the potatoes and parsley. Add the beef or turkey patties and spoon over some of the vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 1345.9, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.5, Protein 27.5

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, if you wish
1 egg
3 tablespoons packaged seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled or 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced thin and rings separated
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes
8 ounces zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds (about one zucchini)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves, crumbled finely or 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 (16 ounce) can small whole white potatoes, well drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (optional)

MEDITERRANEAN CASSEROLE

Whether you're on a diet or just like to eat Italian cooking with flavor, this is the perfect choice for you. In Italy it is usually served after an entree, but can also be eaten as a main dish with a tossed salad.

Provided by Bellissima

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Mediterranean Casserole image

Steps:

Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Cover with cold water and allow to sit until cool, draining and replacing the cold water as needed. Peel and slice the potatoes thinly.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a casserole dish with the olive oil. Line the casserole dish with an even layer of potato slices; top with a layer of sardine fillets. Scatter the diced tomatoes over the sardines. Sprinkle the garlic, basil, and bread crumbs over the tomatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 176.1 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Ingredients

1 pound potatoes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (4.375 ounce) cans sardines, drained
½ pound cherry tomatoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons bread crumbs