Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole
This hearty casserole combines seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, kidney beans, black olives, and egg noodles in a mild salsa, taco sauce, and tomato sauce base. It brings a comforting South-of-the-border flavor with a balance of savory beef, sweetness, and gentle heat, making it an easy choice for a casual weeknight dinner or a filling family meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown; drain.
- 3
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the beef, corn, salsa, olives, cooked noodles, beans, taco sauce, seasoning mix, and tomato sauce.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1/2 hour, or until cooked through.
- Calories 1135.9 kcal High 57%
- Protein 51.52 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 157.29 g 57%
- Total Fat 34.01 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 10.86 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 262.13 mg High 87%
- Sodium 1682.74 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 17.81 g Good Source 64%
- Total Sugars 18.75 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 108.62 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 9.99 mg Good Source 56%
- Potassium 654.41 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 37.68 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 8.44 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Quick Mexican Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Chunky Mild Salsa, Corn, and Fine Egg Noodles. Each serving provides about 1135.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Chunky Mild Salsa, Corn, Fine Egg Noodles, Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1135.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole healthy?
- Quick Mexican-Inspired Beef Noodle Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1135.9 calories and 51.52 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1682.74 mg (73% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.86 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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