Texas Beef and Pasta Bake

Prep 45 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 12

Old El Paso® enchilada sauce and seasoning mix provides a flavorful addition to this Texas beef and pasta bake that’s made using Muir Glen® tomatoes – perfect for dinner. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated March 1, 2013

Make with

Old El Paso

Ingredients

cups uncooked cavatappi pasta (9 oz)

container (15 oz) refrigerated beef roast au jus

tablespoon vegetable oil

large red bell peppers, coarsely chopped

can (16 oz) chili beans with sauce

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained

can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce

cup water

package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ chili seasoning mix

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely crumbled

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, cook beef in microwave as directed on package; cool. Break roast into chunks.
2

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
3

In 2-quart saucepan, mix chili beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, water and chili seasoning mix. Heat to simmering over medium heat; simmer uncovered 12 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in bell peppers, beef and cooked pasta. Spoon into baking dish. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place foil sprayed side down over baking dish.
4

Bake 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.