MEAL-IN-ONE CASSEROLE

Meal-In-One Casserole image

Salsa gives zip to this hearty fix-and-forget-it meal from Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. "This recipe makes more than my husband and I can eat, so I freeze half of it. We think it tastes even better the second time," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups salsa
5 cups cooked medium egg noodles
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack and American cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the green pepper, corn and mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour salsa over mushrooms. Top with noodles. Pour tomatoes and water over all. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.