Saucy Ground Beef and Noodles

Saucy Ground Beef and Noodles

Got ground beef? Create a family-pleasing dinner in less than 30 minutes using what's in your cupboard.

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

4

servings

1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1
medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
3
cups uncooked extra-wide egg noodles (5 oz)
2 1/2
cups water
1/2
teaspoon Italian seasoning
1
jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) or marinara sauce
1
jar (4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained
  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.
Makes 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Time-Saver
For super-speedy cooking, keep bags of purchased frozen chopped onions and bell peppers available in your freezer.
Variation
For a more pizza-flavored dish, use two 15-ounce cans of pizza sauce instead of the pasta sauce and add 1/2 cup pepperoni.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 550
    • (Calories from Fat 190),
  • Total Fat 21g
    • (Saturated Fat 6g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 95mg;
  • Sodium 1080mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 62g
    • (Dietary Fiber 5g,
    • Sugars 21g),
  • Protein 27g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 2 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 4;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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