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Beef and Spinach Casserole

Beef and Spinach Casserole

Kurt
You're gonna need a bigger pan! This hefty casserole is layered with noodles, ground beef sauce, mushrooms, sour cream sauce, spinach, and cheese. It's perfect if you're feeding a crowd or for potlucks, and it freezes well!
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Oven Temp 350°F
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Casserole, Main Course
Method Oven, Stovetop
Servings 12
Calories 343 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 1 hand mixer
  • 2 large skillets
  • 1 9x13 baking dish at least 2 ½ inches deep

Ingredients
 

  • 1 (16-ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach thawed and strained
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven 350°F. Cook the noodles to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
    1 (16-ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • Add the ground beef, onions, and garlic to a skillet over medium heat and cook until the meat is browned and the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
    2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the tomato sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
    2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, Salt and black pepper
  • While the beef is simmering, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in another skillet . Add the mushrooms and sauté until they're cooked down, about 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 16 ounces mushrooms
  • Mix the sour cream, milk, and cream cheese in a bowl.
    1 cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • Spread the noodles in a 9x13 baking pan. Layer with the beef mixture, mushrooms, sour cream mixture, and spinach. Sprinkle the Cheddar and Colby Jack Cheeses on top.
    2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Let the casserole rest out of the oven for 10 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 2mg

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The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com

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