Tex-Mex Beef & Noodle Casserole
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, small dice
  • 2-3 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 12 oz pkg egg noodles
  • 24 oz jar Pace® Picante Medium salsa
  • 8 oz cream cheese. room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot for just about 4-5 minutes, drain and set aside.
  3. In a saute pan, over medium low heat, add the olive oil. Once heated add in the onions and cook until softened.
  4. Add in the beef and taco seasoning, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until at least mostly cooked through.
  5. In a bowl mix together the salsa and cream cheese.
  6. To the large pot you used to cook the noodles- mix the noodles, beef and sauce along with 1½ cups of the shredded cheddar.
  7. Add the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar over top.
  8. Bake for approx 20-25 minutes until the top is just lightly golden.
Recipe by LeMoine Family Kitchen at https://www.lemoinefamilykitchen.com/2016/01/tex-mex-beef-noodle-casserole/