Cheesy Beef Crescent Casserole

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This is one of those old-timey recipes that's been handed down and adapted from my grandma, to my mom, to me. It's a simple hamburger-type casserole dish that's easy and satisfying.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 8-inch pie

Cheesy Beef Crescent Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef

1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans

drained

⅓ cup diced white onion

¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

½ pinch garlic salt

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 large egg

lightly beaten

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Add green beans onion and bell pepper. Cook until onion is tender about 5 minutes; drain well and return to the skillet. Pour in tomato sauce and garlic powder and mix until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Press the crescent roll dough into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie plate to form an even crust.

Step 4

Combine Monterey Jack cheese and egg in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture into the bottom of the crust. Top with all of the beef mixture. Finish with remaining cheese mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until egg is set and cheese is melted 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Beef Crescent Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 364.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.5g 45%

Carbohydrates: 15.1g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 23.1g 36%

Saturated Fat: 10.2g 51%

Cholesterol: 87.2mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 476.2IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.6mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 27.7mcg 7%

Calcium: 230.5mg 23%

Iron: 2.8mg 15%

Magnesium: 28.3mg 10%

Potassium: 328.7mg 9%

Sodium: 666.1mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 207.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.