steak bacon ranch casserole

How To Make steak bacon ranch casserole

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x9 casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Step 2
  Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Step 3
  Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat. Cook for 6 minutes or until they are no longer pink.
• Step 4
  Season with the steak blend seasoning and 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix.
• Step 5
  Remove from heat. Transfer into a large plate.
• Step 6
  Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and saute for 3 minutes or until they are soft and translucent. Stir in 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix. Remove from heat.
• Step 7
  In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, cream cheese, and remaining ranch dressing mix; whisk well for 3 minutes until blended. Stir in half of the crumbled bacon and 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese.
• Step 8
  In a large bowl, add penne pasta, onion mixture, cooked beef stew meat, and ranch cream mixture; mix well for 3 minutes until combined.
• Step 9
  Pour in half and half and mix it again.
• Step 10
  Spoon into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining crumbled bacon and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• Step 11
  Bake for 25 minutes or until are golden brown.
• Step 12
  Remove from the oven. Top with french fried onions.
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