Ground Beef Mexican Style

Submitted by Fluffy

"This spicy ground beef casserole is sort of an enchilada in a bowl without the tortillas."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup salsa
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tomatoes, chopped

directions

1. In a large non stick skillet cook and stir ground beef until browned.
2. Drain off excess fat.
3. Stir in salsa and water.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile cook pasta until al dente, drain.
6. Stir in green pepper and onions and continue simmering until veggies are crisp tender.
7. Stir in noodles and sour cream.
8. Sprnkle grated cheese on top and cover pan until cheese melts.
9. Sprinkle tomatoes on top and serve.

Reviews

[ilovejesus96]

Great...easy idea! I added taco seasoning and used orzo noodles, because that is what I had. I also topped it off with some crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos...it was a nice addition!

 

[Chef Liz 2]

This was really tasty and super easy to make. I added the ground pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin and cilantro like some of the other reviewers and I also added some marjoram. I was out of tomatos and green peppers but I added some chopped spinach instead which was really good. Served with mexican style corn on the side. Yummy! I will definitely make this again. Thanks!

 

[Cranberry]

Really easy and fast, a great weeknight meal. Very versitle. I added cumin, cayenne, chili powder, cilantro. Also added some sliced mushrooms. I was making it for two so I only wanted a half recipe. I winged it with the measurments and it came out great. I will make this again. thanks!

 

[*Parsley*]

This is a great one-dish meal for adults and kids alike. I will agree with the previous reviewer that it needs to be "seasoned up." I added cumin, cilantro, garlic, cayenne pepper and black pepper. I think a packet of taco seasoning would work as well. We all enjoyed it, and I will make this again with the extra seasonings. Thanx for sharing the recipe.

 

[grouchgirl]

I am actually giving this 3 3/4 stars. My husband really enjoyed it but we both like spicy food so I had to add a little chili powder to it for zing. I also used cumin, sea salt & cracked pepper to give it a bit more gusto. It is definitely a meal I will be serving again, just kicking up the flavor a bit.