READY IN 35 mins

Throw Together Mexican Casserole

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"Ground beef, olives, egg noodles, corn, taco sauce and seasoning give this throw together casserole it's South-of-the-border flavor." — sal

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown; drain.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine the beef, corn, salsa, olives, cooked noodles, beans, taco sauce, seasoning mix and tomato sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1/2 hour, or until cooked through.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 16, 2005

This is good. I sauteed some onions, used black beans instead of kidney, added a 4 oz can of chopped chiles, a can of rotel tomatoes with chiles instead of the taco sauce and tomato sauce and 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes. Also topped with some crushed tortilla chips and shredded mexican blend cheese. This will feed a bunch!

—Peach822

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 11, 2007

No offense, because I'm sure this will fly as "Mexican" fare in the northern states, but the best thing this Texan can say about it is that it was edible. I was reeled in by the "throw together" concept but should have run away when I read egg noodles was an ingredient. This dish was very bland and unexciting. Thanks anyway.

—girlybat

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May 26, 2008

Quick, easy, economical. I used Minute Rice (YES Minute Rice!)instead of the noodles since I was really pressed for time and I couldn't warm to the idea of mexican spices and egg noodles. Added green onions and topped with monteray jack and cheddar. My son and husband loved it, I liked it and it made four meals for us. Served it with a lettuce and tomato salad which was perfect balance with this casserole. I'm giving this recipe 5 stars even though I made changes. It's a great idea and I love recipes that you can tweak and make your own. Thanks Sara!

—good2bequeen

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Nov 28, 2004

This recipe went over well at my house. I made a couple of good changes. I substitutes rotelle noodles for the egg noodles. This looked and tasted better than the egg. I also used ground turkey, which turned out well. If I were to make this recipe again I would substitute black beans for the kidney beans and add more corn or red/green peppers for more of a crunch.

—RIEGERD

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Oct 01, 2003

I made this last night and it was a hit. I was concerned about how to do the ground beef, though. The recipe didn't say to brown it first so I just mixed it up raw like the recipe indicated. It cooked up just fine! Delicious! Thanks Sara!

—PRICHARD

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Oct 01, 2003

I sort of ad-libbed on this, browning the meat in a large non-stick frying pan first and adding all the ingredients there before transfering to a baking dish and adding the noodles. This was great because I could check the flavoring as I went along. I found it a bit bland in flavor, so I added tabasco sauce to taste, before baking. Now keep in mind I live in Southern California, so my idea of bland may be just fine for most people! I served with a spoon of sour cream on each serving and found it to be very enjoyable!

—JDLAMBERT

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Oct 01, 2003

it's so fast, easy and economical! and it tastes great too! My kids and husband fell in love with it right from the start! They think I'm the best cook in the world! *smile*

—DANDW

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Aug 07, 2006

This was a quick easy recipe that took little effort. I made some alterations based upon other reviewer's suggestions. I browned the meat with onions, added jalapenos, replaced the kidney beans with black beans and the mild sauces for hot sauces. I also added shredded cheese to the top.

—Kelly E.

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Nutrition

Calories
663 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
84.7 g
27%

Cholesterol
109 mg
36%

Fat
21.8 g
34%

Fiber
12 g
48%

Protein
34.4 g
69%

Sodium
1960 mg
78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Throw Together Mexican Casserole

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 663
Calories from Fat: 196

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.8g 34 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 109mg 36 %
Sodium 1960mg 78 %
** Potassium 662mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 84.7g 27 %
Dietary Fiber 12g 48 %
Protein 34.4g 69 %
Sugars 8.5g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 71 %
** Thiamin 48 %
** Niacin 94 %
** Vitamin B6 29 %
** Magnesium 26 %
** Folate 98 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.