BEEF & NOODLE TACO CASSEROLE

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Ingredients:

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• 1 lb. Tjaden Ranch Beef

• 12 oz. egg noodles, cooked al dente

• 1/8 c. dried minced onion

• 2 T. chili powder

• 1 T. cumin

• 2 tsp. salt

• ¾ c. water

• 15 oz. canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 8 oz. salsa

• 8 oz. sour cream

• 12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 casserole pan.

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2. In a skillet, season ground beef with salt & pepper. Add minced onion. Cook on medium heat until ground beef is cooked through. 

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3. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and water to the ground beef mixture. Bring to boil and then simmer for a couple of minutes.

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4. In large bowl, add ground beef mixture, cooked egg noodles, black beans, salsa, sour cream and 2 cups of shredded cheese.

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5. Spread mixture in the 13x9 casserole pan. Cover with foil. 

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6. Bake 30 minutes, remove foil and add remaining cheese. Leave uncovered and continue cooking for 15 minutes.