Clean Your Plate Casserole (Ground Beef)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 5
Clean Your Plate Casserole with Ground Beef
in Casserole

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces fine egg noodles
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 teaspoons meat seasoning
3/4 cup green onion , chopped
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , grated
2 teaspoons salt
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
584
Sugar
6g
Fat
42g
Clean Your Plate Casserole with Ground Beef is a comforting and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and contented. This dish is perfect for days when you don't have the time or energy to prepare elaborate meals. The casserole is a combination of ground beef, green onion, and tomato sauce, layered with egg noodles and topped with creamy sour cream and cheddar cheese. Each bite is filled with flavor and texture that will make you want second servings. The dish takes only 45 minutes to prepare and cook, making it a perfect option for busy weekdays. Whether you're cooking for your family or just for yourself, this recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and carbs.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
2.Boil the egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water.
3.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned.
4.Add stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the skillet and cook until heated through.
5.Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the meat seasoning, green onion, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and sugar.
6.In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream until well combined.
7.Grease a 9-inch x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
8.Layer the bottom of the dish with the cooked egg noodles.
9.Layer the beef-tomato mixture over the noodles.
10.Pour the cream cheese-sour cream mixture over the beef mixture.
11.Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
12.Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13.Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This casserole is a one-dish meal that is easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners.

It is budget-friendly and can be prepared ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for meal prep.

The recipe is adaptable, and you can use different noodles or cheese.

The casserole is hearty and filling, packed with protein and carbs.

CONS

The dish is a bit high in fat and calories due to cheese and sour cream.

It is not vegetarian or vegan-friendly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is full of beef, which is rich in protein and iron.
The green onions provide Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Tomatoes are high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, which may help prevent cancer and promote heart health.
The cream cheese has calcium, essential for bone health.

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