7 Beef Casserole Recipes - Southern Living

Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

A container of refrigerated pesto adds distinctive flavor to this basic beef-and-cheese lasagna, and the unbaked lasagna can be frozen for up to three months.

Recipe: Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Destined to become your kids' new favorite meal, this easy casserole recipe combines two classic family favorites: pepperoni pizza and spaghetti. Unbaked, the casserole can stay frozen for up to a month so prepare extra and save for a busy day.

Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Add a twist to your traditional chili by adding sloppy joe mix and hash browns. For an easy side, cook 1 (10 oz.) package frozen broccoli spears in butter sauce according to package directions. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper.

Recipe: Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Photo William Dickey / Styling Katherine Eckert / Food Styling Alyssa Porubcan

Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole

Serve something with a little kick this season. This recipe will bring a welcome change from standard fare.

Recipe: Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole

Tomato and Beef Casserole with Polenta Crust Recipe

Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Flavorful cornmeal-based crust is topped with hearty ground beef, tomato paste and sharp Cheddar cheese in this easy Italian casserole.

Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Photo: William Dickey,

Shepherd’s Pie

This potato-topped shepherd’s pie gets extra flavor from the cheese and carrots that are added to the mashed potato crust. And you can take a shortcut with the crust because the recipe calls for frozen mashed potatoes.