Hamburger Heaven Recipes

HEAVENLY HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef then drain and add sugar, salt, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Let simmer 10 minutes.
• Boil 16 oz egg noodles, drain, and add sour cream and cream.
• cheese and onion powder to taste.
• Layer ½ meat mixture, noodles, and then repeat in oblong pan.
• Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella and 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated. Bake at 350 for 20.
• minutes.

HAMBURGER HEAVEN

Steps:

• In a 2 quart covered casserole dish, saute beef and onions with celery seed, oregano, salt and pepper until beef is well done.
• Add crushed tomatoes, tomato juice and sugar and stir together.
• Cover mixture with an even layer of uncooked macaroni.
• Completely cover macaroni with slices of cheese, evenly over the entire surface.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Let simmer for 25-35 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to stand uncovered for 10 minutes to allow dish to set up, then serve.

HAMBURGER GRAVY

Steps:

• Brown the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions halfway through and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and flour. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until you can no longer smell flour.
• Add the beef broth, in small splashes and use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom and sides of the skillet. Add the half and half in the same manner, followed by the beef bouillon. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble gently, it will continue to thicken and concentrate.
• Once near your desired level of thickness, serve over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or with biscuits.
• See notes on optional ingredient additions such as vegetables or cream of mushroom soup.