Crunchy Beef Bake

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Janie Moore, Marion, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

I always use corkscrew noodles when preparing this, because the sauce seems to cling to them better than it does to flat noodles—ensuring plenty of good taste in every bite!—Janie Moore, Marion, Ohio

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Crunchy Beef Bake

Yield:4-6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and green pepper is tender; drain.
  2. Drain pasta; add to the beef mixture with the tomatoes, soup, cheese and salt.
  3. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with onions and bake 5 minutes longer.
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