Cowboy Ground Beef and Bean Casserole
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Cowboy Ground Beef and Bean Casserole
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25
- Serving: 8
Round up your posse with this yummy quick and easy one-pot casserole. This retro-inspired recipe packs in some serious nutrition. Top with grated cheese to get all four food groups in each serving. Each serving is an excellent source of zinc and a very high source of fibre.
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (500 g) Canadian Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) no-salt added diced tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) beans in tomato sauce
2 cups (500 mL) frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups (500 mL) dried wagon wheel or penne pasta
Directions
Heat oil over medium-high heat in large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic; cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add ground beef, breaking up with wooden spoon; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain, if desired.
Stir in chili powder, tomatoes, broth, canned beans and frozen vegetables; bring to boil.
Stir in pasta; reduce heat, cover and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Category: Casseroles, Ground Beef
- Method: Comfort Foods, Eating Well, Kid Friendly, Meals in 30 Minutes