GROUND BEEF & CHEDDAR CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Ground Beef & Cheddar Casserole Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by JoyT

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces, wide, whole wheat noodles (I used Ronzoni Extra Wide Noodles)
16 ounces extra lean ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 container (16 ounce) fat free sour cream
1 can (28 ounce) tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups reduced fat, sharp cheddar, shredded
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahenheit. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-fat cooking spray. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl. Mix in the sour cream and parmesan, and then pour into baking dish. While the noodles are cooking, spray a large, nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray, and add in the garlic. Cook until tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes. Add in the zucchini, bell peppers and onions and cook until vegetables just being to become tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add in diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Empty the beef and vegetable mixture over the noodles, and evenly sprinkle the reduced fat cheddar over top. Place in oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

it's Badhon
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Mano
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of ground beef, cheddar cheese, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajan Bhai94
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the cheesy, beefy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Samira Moumita
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.


Margaret Milburn
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Quaynor Desmond
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better. I also added some chopped green peppers and onions for some extra flavor.


austin standridge
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


MMM production
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of ground beef, cheddar cheese, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


abbie curl
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I made this casserole last night and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. My husband and kids loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


Maxine Perez
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the cheesy, beefy flavor and the crispy topping. I will definitely be making this again.