SOUTHWEST BEEF CASSEROLE

Submitted by clubfoody

"This flavorful casserole is such a great comfort food recipe to add to your repertoire. It's sure to become one of your family favorites! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q58o1sRT-kU"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 25
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon clarified butter
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup orange pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt, ground (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of tomato soup
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, such as demerara
• 1 1⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (divided)
• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated (divided)
• 12 ounces extra broad egg noodles (cooked al dente)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (to taste)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF and lightly greased a 9x13” baking dish. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water, according to directions, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large deep skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add red and orange peppers; cook for 2 minutes. Add jalapeño pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces. Half way thru cooking, season with chili powder, taco seasoning, ground rosemary,Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Stir and cook until the beef is done.
4. Season beef mixture with ground sea salt, freshly ground black pepper before adding corn kernels; stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, cream of tomato soup and diced green chiles; combine well. Add brown sugar to the mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack; blend cheeses with the ingredients. Add cooked al dente egg noodles, stir and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and transfer to preheated oven; bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley. Makes 8 servings.