Easy Noodle Bake

From time to time we are asked for recipes for easy meals for busy moms with young children. This recipe will fit the bill. This recipe is enough to serve two adults and one or two younger children. It can be doubled to feed more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles (I used medium)
• 1 cup frozen vegetables of your choice (I used chopped broccoli)
• 10 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded colby/jack cheese

Method:

1. Saute onion with a little olive oil until translucent.
2. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, drain excess fat, set aside.
3. Spread uncooked noodles evenly in bottom of prepared baking dish.
4. Top with cooked beef and the vegetables.
5. Whisk soup, milk and water together.
6. Pour over vegetables.
7. Top with cheese.
8. Cover dish with foil sealing well.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
10. Serve hot with a side salad if desired.

Ellen's Extra Tip:
Why not cook up a larger portion of ground beef when preparing this easy meal since ground beef usually sells for less in larger packages. Use a whole onion and cook up a three or more pound package of ground beef and save equal portions in freezer ziploc bags for future use. You could store one package in the refrigerator and make a nice taco salad another night of the week. Freeze the other portions for easy retrieval for a quick meal like hamburger soup or chili.