gift in a jar cowboy casserole

Name: Gift In A Jar Cowboy Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ## LAYER 1; 1 package(s) (1.5 ounce) brown gravy mix; ## LAYER 2; 2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon(s) each: dried cilantro flakes, dried parsley flakes; 3 tablespoon(s) dried minced onion; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 tablespoon(s) beef boullion; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; ## LAYER 3; 3 1/4 cup(s) wagon wheel pasta

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Colleen Sowa

La Crosse, WI

Updated on Dec 5, 2010

I love gifts in a jar! When I give this gift, I put it in a basket with all the items needed to make the casserole (except the ground beef and cheese). There are several single men that I make baskets for... and they really appreciate having everything along with the recipe... They only have to pick up the meat and cheese on the way home. When I make this I do several at a time. I always have them on hand for a gift or for use at home! The grandchildren like to help their daddy make this.

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prep time 10 Min

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yield 1 gift

Ingredients

LAYER 1
1 package (1.5 ounce) brown gravy mix
LAYER 2
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon each: dried cilantro flakes, dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons beef boullion
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder
LAYER 3
3 1/4 cups wagon wheel pasta

How To Make gift in a jar cowboy casserole

Step 1

Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth quart jar.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together all the spices and the bouillon. Make a paper funnel or use a canning funnel to put the spice layer into the jar.
Step 3

Pour the wagon wheel pasta into the jar. Place lid and ring onto jar.
Step 4

Cut a piece of cloth in a circle that is 3 - 4 inches wider than the jar ring. (I use a pinking sheers to cut the material for a nice edging. I use a rubber band to hold the cloth in place on the jar. Then I tie a pretty ribbon over the rubber band and attach the recipe card that has a hole in it to put the ribbon through. Then tie a pretty bow.
Step 5

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 6

The gift tag/ recipe card: Cowboy Casserole In a large skillet: Brown and cook well 1-1/2 pounds ground beef. Drain.
Step 7

Add the ingredients in the jar to the skillet. Add 4 cups water Add 1 cup chunky salsa Add 1 (15 ounce) can black beans Add 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican Corn (drained)
Step 8

Stir together well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Either use cooking spray or oil to put a thin layer on 9 x 13 -inch baking pan. Pour the well stirred mixture into baking pan.
Step 9

Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes (or until pasta is cooked and tender). Remove foil. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Step 10

Return to the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Makes 10 servings.
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