All-In-One Toss-Up Recipe
Overview:
- Name: All-In-One Toss-Up
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Description: A quick and wholesome dish encompassing all essential food groups, perfect for a fast, healthy meal. It received the stamp of approval from my son, who dubbed it “delicious.”
- Recipe Category: Meat
- Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 558.9
- Fat: 23.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.6g
- Cholesterol: 81.4mg
- Sodium: 815.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 55.1g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 8.1g
- Protein: 32.2g
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Pasta |
| 1 | Ground Beef |
| 1 | Stewed Tomatoes |
| 1 | Green Beans |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1/2 | Cream of Mushroom Soup |
| Optional: Cheese for topping |
Instructions:
Let’s get cooking!
Step 1: Prep Work
- If preparing as a casserole, preheat your oven to 350°F (this temperature is perfect for melting cheese as other ingredients should be hot).
- Prepare your pasta according to the package instructions.
Step 2: Brown the Beef
- In a skillet, brown your ground beef. Add in your favorite seasonings – I personally love dried onion, salt, pepper, a dash of red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of garlic salt. Feel free to experiment with flavors!
Step 3: Mix the Goodness
- Once your pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot.
- To the pot, add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, green beans, and stewed tomatoes. Mix everything together until the ingredients are well coated with the soup mixture.
- If your pot is getting too full, transfer everything to a 9.5 x 13.5 x 2-inch 3-quart casserole dish.
Step 4: Combine with Beef
- When your ground beef is fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
- Stir the beef into the mix of pasta and other ingredients.
Step 5: Cheesy Finish (Optional)
- If you’re a cheese lover (like me!), now’s the time to sprinkle some on top.
Step 6: Final Touches
- At this point, you have two options:
- Toss-Up Version: Keep it all in the dish and serve immediately.
- Casserole Version: Pop it in the preheated oven and bake.
Step 7: Casserole Baking
- If you’re going the casserole route, slide your dish into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven. You want the cheese to be melted and bubbly.
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy!
- Whether you went for the toss-up or casserole, it’s time to dig in!
- Serve up this hearty, wholesome meal and savor every bite!
This All-In-One Toss-Up is not just a time-saver but also a crowd-pleaser. Packed with essential food groups and bursting with flavors, it’s a recipe that’ll have your family coming back for seconds! 🍝🥩🍅
