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I Don't Care Recipe In Casserole

I Don't Care Recipe In Casserole

Josephen & Animash
Make this easy I Don’t Care Recipe casserole with ground beef, egg noodles, vegetables, and cheese. A hearty, family-friendly baked dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 709 kcal

Equipment & Tools

  • Oven
  • 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish
  • Large boiling pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup red onions chopped
  • ½ cup red onions chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • cup jalapeño pepper chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix, Recommended
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Himalayan sea salt to taste
  • 28 ounces Hunt’s Crushed Tomatoes, Recommended
  • 12 ounces corn kernels drained
  • 10 ounces Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, Recommended
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 12 ounces egg noodles cooked al dente

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in jalapeños and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until no longer pink.
  • Halfway through cooking, add:
  • Taco seasoning
  • Chili powder
  • Ground rosemary
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Garlic salt
  • Stir well and cook until beef is fully done.
  • Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir in corn kernels.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and diced green chiles. Mix well.
  • Add brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in:
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack
  • Stir until cheese melts into the mixture.
  • Add cooked egg noodles to the skillet and mix well.
  • Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Cook noodles al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy.
You can adjust spice levels by reducing cayenne or jalapeños.
For extra creaminess, add ½ cup sour cream to the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 709kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 38g (76%)Fat: 40g (62%)Cholesterol: 110mg (37%)Sodium: 980mg (43%)Potassium: 720mg (21%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Calcium: 320mg (32%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
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