Crunchy Beef Bake Recipe

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I always use corkscrew noodles when preparing this, because the sauce seems to cling to them better than it does to flat noodles—ensuring plenty of good taste in every bite!—Janie Moore, Marion, Ohio

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Crunchy Beef Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and green pepper is tender; drain.
  • Drain pasta; add to the beef mixture with the tomatoes, soup, cheese and salt.
  • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with onions and bake 5 minutes longer. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 417 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 884 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Beef Bake in Country Ground Beef , p46

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Shred and Freeze Cheese

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio

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Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by jwfy

Made this according to the recipe. Used whole wheat spirals. My wife & I loved it. Had leftovers the next night and was just as good.


Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by twnkeyes

Very tasty. Only two changes I made was I used Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Wheat spiral noodles Next time will make it with regular spirals to taste the difference. Husband loved it!


Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by twnkeyes

Very tasty. Only two changes I made was I used Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Wheat spiral noodles Next time will make it with regular spirals to taste the difference. Husband loved it!


Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by char04

This was very good. I used 2 fresh plum tomatoes instead of can. I cut the french-fried onions to half a can. Everyone in the family liked it.

 
 
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