Beef and Noodle Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef, 80/20
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup (115g) egg noodles
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (250ml) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (55g) grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, and dried oregano to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
8. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
9. Transfer the noodle mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.