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Beef Taco Noodle Casserole

This taco noodle casserole recipe combines seasoned ground beef, Southwest vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine asian
Servings 6 people
Calories 2134.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 13x9-inch Baking Dish Glass or ceramic is ideal
  • 1 Spatula Heat-resistant for browning beef
  • 1 Aluminum Foil
  • 1 Cutting Board & Chef's Knife For preparing green onions

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 serving No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 6 ounces dry extra-wide egg noodles uncooked
  • 1 pound ground chuck beef 80% lean
  • 2 cups frozen Southwest mixed vegetables corn, black beans, red peppers
  • 1 10 ounce can Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 1 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place uncooked noodles in baking dish.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain. Add vegetables, undrained tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and water to skillet; stir. Bring to a boil. Pour mixture over noodles.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 15 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with cheese and cover with foil. Bake 10 minutes more or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Notes

1. Ensure the ground beef is well-browned and thoroughly drained to prevent a greasy casserole. Proper browning develops a richer flavor base.2. For superior flavor and melt, consider grating your own Mexican blend cheese from blocks of Monterey Jack and cheddar.3. The initial stir after 15 minutes of baking is crucial to ensure the noodles cook evenly and don't clump or stick together at the bottom of the dish.4. Elevate the dish by garnishing with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving, alongside the green onions and sour cream.