What is the flavor of nostalgia? Of course, the answer will depend from person to person and from memory to memory, but Just-Like-Mom's Noodle Casserole perfectly captures that memory of a delicious hot dinner after a long day. The noodles are tender, the beef is savory and juicy, and the sauce is tangy, bright, and creamy, just like how you remember it. Just-Like-Mom's Noodle Casserole reminds you of what it was like to not have a care in the world and encourages you to bask in that memory while your tastebuds bask in the flavor.
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 cup green pepper, chopped • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 6 1/4 cups wide egg noodles, cooked and drained • 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup, undiluted • 1 (10.5-ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded • green onions, optional, slicedDirections
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
Step 3
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat, crumbling as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 4
Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 5
Transfer the beef from the skillet.
Step 6
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 7
Add the onion and pepper, cooking and stirring until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in the beef, Worcestershire sauce, noodles, tomato soup, and cream of mushroom soup.
Step 9
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Step 10
Top the mixture with the cheese.
Step 11
Bake uncovered until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 12
Garnish with the green onions and serve.
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