Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)Ingredients:
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1 pound ground round
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1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
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1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
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1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
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5 green onions, chopped
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1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
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3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
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4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
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4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
Cooking Instructions:
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Cook beef mixture:
Brown ground round in a large skillet over medium, stirring constantly, 5 to 8 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.Stir in both cans diced tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside. -
Cook egg noodles:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions. Stir together hot cooked noodles, chopped green onions, sour cream, and cream cheese until blended. -
Add casserole ingredients to pan:
Spoon egg noodle mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheeses in order listed. -
Bake casserole:
Bake, covered, at 350°F for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.