Beef and Cheese Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Pasta
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1 pound of ground meat (turkey, chicken, or lean beef)
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12 oz of egg noodles
→ Sauce Base
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One small can (6 oz) of tomato paste
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A 10 oz can combining chopped tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
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One 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1 teaspoon of onion powder
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A 1/2 teaspoon of black ground pepper
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1 teaspoon of regular salt
→ Dairy
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Two cups of cheddar cheese, shredded
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One cup of either sour cream or Greek yogurt
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One cup of freshly grated parmesan
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A cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Set oven to preheat at 350°F. While that heats, grease a baking dish (9x13 size).
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Brown up the ground meat in a skillet. Then drain the grease, toss in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Stir them together and let it bubble gently for 15-20 minutes.
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Boil the egg noodles just until slightly firm (al dente). Drain them, and mix with sour cream for extra creaminess.
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Start layering the dish: Spread the noodles out in the greased pan, pour the meat sauce over top, and sprinkle the cheeses evenly.
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Put the dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until it’s bubbly and the top cheese is nice and golden. Let it sit for 5 minutes before scooping it out.
# Notes:
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Save some pasta water to make the noodles extra silky.
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Let the meat simmer a bit longer for a richer taste.
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If the cheese seems to brown too fast, you can cover it with foil.