Best 7 Skinny Beef And Noodle Layered Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a dish that's both hearty and healthy? Look no further than the Skinny Beef and Noodle Layered Casserole. This casserole is packed with flavor, yet it's surprisingly low in calories and fat. It's made with lean ground beef, egg noodles, a creamy sauce, and plenty of vegetables. The result is a delicious and satisfying casserole that you won't believe is good for you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY BEEF AND NOODLE LAYERED CASSEROLE



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73% less total fat • 41% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Assemble this meaty, lasagna-style dish up to 24 hours ahead and chill until baking time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 cans (8 oz) Muir Glen™ tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1 package (8 oz) low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart casserole or square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until browned. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together yogurt and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in milk and onion. In prepared casserole or baking dish, layer half of the noodles (about 2 cups), half of the meat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.
  • Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake about 45 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed without baking. Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake, covered, in a 350°F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a great recipe for busy mothers, and it's excellent with a tossed salad and French bread. It's a ground beef casserole that combines egg noodles, some sherry, and cheese in a tomato sauce base. To reduce the fat content, you may use reduced fat cheese, cut green beans, and 93% lean meat. Also, you may adjust the amount of sherry to taste.

Provided by CANDACE COOK

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup dry sherry
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook the noodles according to package directions.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in the tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • When noodles are done, stir them and the cheese into the simmering sauce until cheese is melted. Stir the sherry into the sauce and stir for 1 minute, then place in a 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 169.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 1540.4 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE



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When I was working on the local election board in the '50s, one of my co-workers gave me this beef noodle casserole recipe, and it has been a family favorite ever since. It's quick to make for unexpected company or easily doubled for a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6-1/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion and pepper until tender. Stir in the beef, Worcestershire sauce, noodles and soups. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LAYERED BEEF-NOODLE BAKE



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Flavored cream cheese adds smooth texture and great taste to a meaty pasta casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups uncooked mini lasagna (mafalda) noodles (4 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or lean ground turkey
1 jar (14 or 15 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8- or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and cooked noodles.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and milk with spoon until smooth.
  • Spoon half of the noodle mixture into baking dish. Top evenly with cheese mixture. Spoon spinach evenly over cheese mixture. Top with remaining noodle mixture. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 35 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until hot. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This beef noodle casserole is perfect when there's a busy day coming up, because you can prepare it ahead of time. It's ideal for a potluck, too. The flavors blend together to create a delicious combination. -Grace Lema, Winton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 oz.) egg noodles
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add next 10 ingredients. Drain noodles; stir into mixture. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is something I came up with when I needed something fast to feed my kids and I didn't have many resources in the kitchen. I got 4 stars from 2 kids and 5 stars from another, so that constitutes a "keeper" for me. Hope it makes your life a little easier too...It's a "homemade" taste from convenience items.

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
12 ounces roast beef, with gravy (either leftover or canned Hormel brand)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup
6 ounces whole milk
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a well-buttered 2 quart casserole, pour cooked and drained noodles.
  • Mix soup, milk, beef broth and onion powder together until smooth, add to noodles and stir.
  • Add roast beef with gravy, and mix thoroughly.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle dried parsley flakes evenly on top.
  • Sprinkle the top with the bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 86.9, Sodium 970.6, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 31

BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Beef Noodle Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
12 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced green onion
8 ounces cooked and drained egg noodles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, drain.
  • Add sauce and next 4 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
  • Fold in the noodles.
  • In greased 3 qt baking dish, layer half the noodles and half the meat.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover and bake at 350* for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.5, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 1024.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 30.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked noodles or pasta. You can also use leftover noodles from a previous meal.
  • For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of different cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • If you don't have any cream of mushroom soup on hand, you can make your own by blending together cooked mushrooms, milk, and flour.
  • To make the casserole even more hearty, add some cooked vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots.
  • If you're watching your calories, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.

Conclusion:

This easy beef and noodle casserole is a great weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try.

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