Weeknight Beef Skillet Casserole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces extra lean ground beef
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (8 ounce) can salt-free tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, crushed
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 6 ounces yolk-free egg noodles
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 heat a 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat. remove from heat and spray with cooking spray. cook beef for 3 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly.
• 2 pour into a colander and rinse under hot water to remove excess fat, drain well.
• 3 wipe skillet with paper towels. stir in bell pepper, cook 3 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring frequently. stir in vegetables, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, italian seasoning and sugar. bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes or until green beans are tender.
• 4 meanwhile cook noodles omitting salt and oil, drain well, reserving 3/4 cup water. stir noodles, reserved water, parsley and salt into beef mixture cover and heat for 5 minutes on low heat.