new orleans beef casserole

3 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Mar 18, 2025

It's Hamburger Helper with a New Orleans twist. I created this new beef casserole recipe inspired by New Orleans.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning, divided
  • 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons fennel seeds
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jar artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Creole mustard mixed with brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 8 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded

How To Make new orleans beef casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add sliced white mushrooms. Season with 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning.
  • Step 3
    Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon creole seasoning and fennel seeds; mix well.
  • Step 4
    Heat ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red and yellow bell peppers and sliced artichoke hearts. Cook for 6 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Step 5
    Stir with steak seasoning, Creole mustard/brown sugar and garlic powder. Remove from heat.
  • Step 6
    Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, milk, cream cheese, onion soup mix and remaining Creole seasoning; stir well. Let it simmer for 4 minutes until well thickened.
  • Step 7
    Add ground beef mixture and fennel seed/macaroni mixture; mix well. Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Gouda cheese.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 10 minutes.

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Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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