Ingredients:

  • 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the Noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente (about 7–8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Meat and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey along with diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Make sure to break up any clumps of meat.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Once the meat is cooked, reduce heat to low and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with their juices, frozen mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and paprika if using. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  5. Add Noodles: Gently fold in the cooked egg noodles into the meat mixture until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour everything into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish or casserole dish.
  7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over top of the casserole.
  8. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
  9. Serve Hot: Remove from oven; let it cool slightly before serving so that it holds together better when dishing out portions.