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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

D’s Saucy Ground Beef and Noodles


Create this family-pleasing dinner in less than 30 minutes - using what's in your cupboard.

Ingredients:

·         pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
·         medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
·         medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
·         3   cups uncooked extra-wide egg noodles (5 ounces)
·         2 1/2   cups water
·         1/2   teaspoon Italian seasoning
·         jar tomato pasta sauce (any variety) or marinara sauce (1 pound 10 ounces)
·         jar 1/2 sliced mushrooms, drained (4.5 ounces)


Preparation:

1         In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

2         Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Happy Cooking