WEEKNIGHT BEEF SKILLET

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This mild but hearty family fare is chock-full of veggies, Italian seasoning and nutrition. It's a quick-and-easy meal that just might become one of your family's favorites! -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and pepper over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. , Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and, if desired, sugar to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Serve with noodles; sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Do not cook noodles. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook noodles according to package directions. Place meat mixture in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges