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Beef & Noodles

Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This protein-filled dinner makes it easy to put food on the table even when you're short on ingredients. Serve it with cooked vegetables from the freezer for a complete meal. Use the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix in this recipe.

Makes
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups water (can take up to 2 cups water)
  • 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked (or any shaped pasta)
  • 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • salt (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the fat.
  3. Add water, egg noodles or pasta, and seasoning mix. Stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  5. Taste, then add a small amount of salt, if needed.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers.

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