Ground Beef and Asparagus Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Unroll the crescent rolls in the bottom of the baking dish, and pinch the seams together. Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onions, garlic and mushrooms about 12-15 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the mushrooms are very soft. Use a wooden spoon to break the beef up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and return the beef to the skillet over low heat.

Step 4

Bring a medium sauce pan of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus pieces, and spears for 4-6 minutes, or until tender crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve in a bowl of ice water.

Step 5

Drain the asparagus and add to the beef and mushroom mixture. Stir in the salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and mushroom soup.

Step 6

Pour the beef mixture on top of the prebaked crust, and top with the mozzarella cheese. Lay the spears in a lattice pattern on top. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese melts.