Grandma's Beef and Noodle Casserole
Description
Olives, pimentos, and Cheddar cheese bring tons of flavor to this family-friendly ground beef casserole with egg noodles.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
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1 pound ground beef
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 1/4 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
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1 (6 ounce) can chopped olives
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1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir flour into the drippings in the pan; slowly whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, olives, and pimentos.
4
Drain noodles and fold into the beef mixture. Transfer to a casserole dish and cover with remaining cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted and browned, about 40 minutes.