Southwest Beef Casserole

Casseroles are always fun to make and are a great comfort food that families really enjoy. There’s nothing fancy about them but are they ever tasty! These are yummy weeknight meals that home cooks enjoy making. I like them and who doesn’t? 😍
 
I have a few that I’ve shared with you in the past like my Frankie’s Macaroni, Mediterranean Eggplant, Pepper & Sausage Casserole, Turkey Tetrazzini, Tuna Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, just to name a few. Today I’m adding another one to the list… my Southwest Beef Casserole!
 
With a beautiful mix of ingredients, this is a dish that everyone in your family will love ❤. I’m telling you, this Southwest Beef Casserole is packed with flavor! It has just enough zip to make it deliciously interesting but not too much so it appeals to everyone.
 
I like to use egg noodles for this dish but if you prefer using rigatoni or even penne, go ahead… they’re both a great substitute. Now if you want to take things a step further, you can make your own pasta. Click here to get the recipe… Homemade Pasta
 
As I often say, recipes are great because you can always modify them with other ingredients to suit you and your family’s taste. In the past, I’ve used a mix of ground pork and beef together. The combination was spot on and it’s a great way to use up your ground pork as well.
 
Next time you want to try another easy and flavorful dish, this Southwest Beef Casserole is exactly what you need. It’s not extravagant but definitely a great meal to make anytime on a cold winter night. This is comfort food at its best!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious comfort food recipes… 😀
– Cod au Gratin
– Orzo with Chicken & Asiago
– Italian Meatballs
– Red Beans and Rice ~ Slow Cooker
– Asian Sesame Pork Chops
– Easy Chicken Quesadillas
– Corn Chowder
– Shepherd’s Pie
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Southwest Beef Casserole

This tasty Southwest Beef Casserole is a great comfort food to add to your repertoire. It's sure to become one of your family favorites!

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Servings 8

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Passive time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
• 1 tbsp. clarified butter
• 1 cup red onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup orange peppers, chopped
• 1 large jalapeño pepper (about 1/3 cup), seeded, ribs removed and chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 1/2 lbs. (750 g) lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. taco seasoning see Recipe
• 1 tsp. ground rosemary
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt, or to taste
• ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1 can (12 oz.) corn kernels, drained
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (10 oz.) cream of tomato soup see Recipe
• 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar, such as demerara *optional
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 12 ounces (340 g) extra broad egg noodles, cooked al dente
• 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped or more to taste tips & tricks

Directions

 

• Preheat oven to 400ºF and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
• Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water, according to the directions, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large deep skillet over medium heat, add oil and clarified butter. When it gets hot, add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Add red and orange peppers; cook for 2 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers and sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces. Halfway through cooking, season with chili powder, taco seasoning, ground rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Stir and cook until the beef is done.
• Season the beef mixture with ground sea salt, freshly ground black pepper before adding corn kernels; stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, cream of tomato soup and diced green chilies; combine well. Add brown sugar to the mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack; blend cheeses with the ingredients. Add cooked al dente egg noodles, stir and transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley.

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