Savory Beef Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 cups leftover beef (steak, pot roast, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 (1 lb) can stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (2 ounce) can pimientos, sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 cups cooked macaroni
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• parsley sprig (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat shortening and saute onions until golden.
• 2 stir in beef and brown quickly over high heat, turning frequently.
• 3 stir in flour, stewed tomatoes, red wine, water, pimentos, salt, oregano leaves, ground pepper.
• 4 simmer a few minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 5 in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish or 6 individual ramekins layer macaroni, meat mixture, and cheese. repeat ending with cheese.
• 6 bake in preheated 400 degree oven about 10 minutes for ramekins or 15 to 20 for casserole.
• 7 garnish with parsley.