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beef casserole "gift in a jar"

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karlyn255 avatar
Mio, MI
Updated on Dec 5, 2012

These are single serving casseroles mixes put in a pint jar. These are made with either Dried beef or sausage This "Gift in a jar" Idea has three different Choices. That way you can make different meals simply by dumping the jar into a pan, add water and simmer. Just like those hamburger helper meals only the beef is already there. Nothing more to add. Perfect for the person who lives alone or can be used as an after school snack or a quick dinner before rushing off to the game or dance. Perfect for the mom of teenagers, always on the run and eating at odd times. Great for dorms

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Ingredients

  • THE FIRST RECIPE IS THE BASIC RECIPE TO BE ADDED TO
  • - classic italian tomato sauce
  • - cheeseburger sauce
  • - tex mex
  • YOU WILL NEED PINT JARS FOR THIS

How To Make beef casserole "gift in a jar"

  • Step 1
    For the Noodle Base: 1 oz broken spaghetti or macaroni noodles (about 1/4 cup) 1 tsp granulated garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbls Freeze Dried Bell Peppers 1/4 cup Freeze Dried Mushrooms 2 Tbls Freeze Dried Onion 1/4 cup Freeze Dried Ground Beef or Sausage
  • Step 2
    Classic Italian Tomato Sauce To each Noodle Base Jar add: 3 T Tomato Powder 1 tsp Italian Seasoning To prepare: Bring 1 1/3 cups water to a rolling boil. Remove and discard oxygen absorber (they are only good once). Pour contents of jar into boiling water and stir. Boil 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender. Serve hot.
  • Step 3
    Cheeseburger Sauce To each Noodle Base Jar add: 1/4 cup Cheese Sauce Powder 2T Instant Dry Milk 2T Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese To prepare: Put contents of mix in a 12 inch skillet (with a lid). Add 1 1/3 cups water. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer 12-15 minutes until noodles are tender. Sauce will thicken a little more as it cools. Yield 1 1/2 cups prepared.
  • Step 4
    Tex Mex Sauce To each Noodle Base Jar add: 2 tsp Tomato powder 2 T Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese 1 1/2 T Taco seasoning 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes To prepare: Put contents of mix in a 12 inch skillet (with a lid). Add 1 1/3 cups water. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer 12-15 minutes until noodles are tender. Sauce will thicken a little more as it cools. Yield 1 1/2 cups prepared.
  • Step 5
    Check out the chicken ones https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/chicken-casserole-gift-in-a-jar.html
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