Taco noodle casserole takes everything you love about classic tacos—savory ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese and fresh toppings—and combines those ingredients with tender noodles for a meal the whole family will love.
Instructions
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Boil the noodles
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Editor's Tip: Cook the noodles until just al dente. They'll continue cooking in the oven, and we don't want them to turn mushy.
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Combine the meat mixture
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While the noodles cook, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain the excess grease. Stir in the tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of water, green chiles, taco seasoning, onion powder, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for five minutes.
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Assemble the casserole
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Drain the noodles, then transfer them to a greased 11x7-inch baking dish. Top the noodles with the beef mixture and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake, then serve with toppings
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Bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts. Let stand for 10 minutes before garnishing and serving. Top the casserole with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and taco sauce, and garnish with dollops of sour cream. Editor's Tip: If you expect leftovers, serve the toppings in individual bowls instead of piling them on the casserole. Each person can add what they like to their serving, and you can reheat leftovers without wilting the veggies or melting the sour cream.
