Taco Noodle Casserole

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 c chopped onion
• 1 1 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 2 2 Tbsp Old El Paso taco seasoning
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1 1 c water
• 1 1 1 can(s) (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 1 1 lb egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 16 16 16 oz cottage cheese (2 cups)
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 c Daisy sour cream
• 1 1 1 Tbsp flour
• 2 2 2 tsp beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 c chopped green onion
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 c chopped green pepper
• 2 2 2 c shredded Sargento cheddar jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions.
Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet with garlic, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Drain.
Add water and tomato sauce.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together cottage cheese, sour cream, flour, and bouillon granules. Mix well.
Add cooked noodles, green onion, and green pepper.
Spoon noodle mixture into a greased 9×13 pan.
Top with meat mixture.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with cheese.
Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Let sit a few minutes before serving.