Pea Pod Casserole Recipe 🥘
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Serving: Makes about 6 servings
- Recipe Category: Low Cholesterol
- Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
This Pea Pod Casserole is a cherished recipe, originating from my days working in the bustling kitchen of the local hospital. 🏥 It was a staple in the cafeteria, loved by employees for its comforting flavors and hearty ingredients. 🍲 Over the years, I’ve added my own twists, creating a dish that’s versatile and perfect for busy weeknights. 🌟 While you can layer it with a variety of veggies like water chestnuts or mushrooms, I prefer to keep it delightfully simple. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying and quick meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your household too! 🍚
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Onion |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1/4 | Ground ginger |
| 1/2 | Garlic powder |
| – | Celery |
| 4 | Pea pods |
| 2 | Milk |
| 1 | Soy sauce |
| 2 | Chopped green pepper |
| 1 | Can of cream of mushroom soup |
| – | Chow mein noodles (for topping) |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 811.4
- Total Fat: 43.8g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5g
- Cholesterol: 119.1mg
- Sodium: 1684.9mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.9g
- Sugars: 6.3g
- Protein: 46g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- In a skillet, brown the ground chuck with onion, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, ground ginger, and soy sauce to taste.
- Once browned, drain the mixture well.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a 13×9-inch baking pan.
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Layer the Vegetables:
- Arrange celery pieces evenly over the meat mixture.
- Next, layer the strips of green pepper over the celery.
- Scatter the pea pods over the pepper strips.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and milk.
- Blend the mixture well until smooth.
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Assemble the Casserole:
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the meat and vegetables in the baking pan.
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Bake the Casserole:
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
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Add the Finishing Touch:
- Remove the casserole from the oven.
- Evenly sprinkle chow mein noodles over the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the noodles are golden and crisp.
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Serve and Enjoy! 🍽️
- Once done, take the casserole out of the oven.
- Serve this delightful Pea Pod Casserole hot, accompanied by freshly steamed rice.
- Don’t forget to pass around extra soy sauce for those who crave an extra burst of flavor! 🥢
This Pea Pod Casserole is a comforting and wholesome dish, perfect for cozy family dinners or when you’re craving a hearty, easy-to-make meal. 😋 Customize it with your favorite veggies, and savor the delicious flavors that come together in every bite! 🌿
