We loved this. I used 1 1/2 ground beef. I used onions instead of shallots and omitted the taragon. I used regular carrots cut in "coins", cooked them in the microwave and added the cooking water to the gr. beef mixture. I think I may have added a little more water, I just added until it looked right and there was a little gravy. I served it with regular bisquick bisquits and it was great!! I was in a hurry, but I think it only took about 30 min. start to finish.

Reviewed On: Nov. 6, 2008

I doubled this recipe and froze a couple of dishes for later. I used 6 different kinds of beans and a double sized can of baked beans. It was delicious, my only suggestion would be to stir it and let it sit a few minutes after taking out of the oven for the sauce to thicken up a bit.

Reviewed On: Oct. 25, 2008

I used a whole package of the Kraft caramel bits, it saves the time of unwrapping all of the caramels. I also softened the cream cheese a little in the microwave before mixing in the brown sugar and adding the melted caramel. I actually made a double batch and it turned out great except for a few small lumps of brown sugar and cheese. I refrigerated it for the next day and I think the lumps will disappear if I stir it well before serving. Yummy!!

Reviewed On: Oct. 25, 2008