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Company Beef Oriental
Company Beef Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family gatherings or potluck dinners. With a blend of savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and layered vegetables, it's a timeless casserole that brings people together. Its name likely comes from the idea that it’s “good enough for company”, filling, flavorful, and easy to scale for more guests. The addition of cheeses and seasoned vegetables gives this dish rich depth and a homestyle taste that appeals to all ages.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 8
Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion (medium, diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp instant bouillon
  • ¾ cups water
  • 6 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 8 oz water chestnuts (drained)
  • 8 oz bamboo shoots (sliced, drained)
  • 11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp butter ( or cooking oil)
  • 1 cup rice

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Rice

  • Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

  • In a large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef, diced onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onion is tender.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, molasses, bouillon, and water. Mix well.

Step 4: Combine & Simmer

  • Pour sauce mixture into the skillet with beef.
  • Stir in mixed vegetables, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Step 5: Add Fruit & Finish

  • Fold in drained mandarin oranges gently.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer another 5 minutes.

Step 6: Assemble & Serve

  • Serve hot beef mixture over a bed of rice.

Tips

  • Swap mandarin oranges for pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
  • Add a splash of rice vinegar or sesame oil for extra depth.
  • Try ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
  • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for a finishing touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 19gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 507mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1437IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef, casserole, cheesy, family dinner
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