Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles 1 minute less than package directions until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the meat sauce
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with their juices, and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until smooth.
Assemble and bake
- Preheat oven to 350F. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine cooked noodles and meat sauce. Fold in 1.5 cups cheese. Spread evenly and top with remaining 0.5 cup cheese and sliced olives.
- Bake uncovered 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Notes
For extra heat, use hot Rotel or add a minced jalapeno with the onion. This casserole reheats beautifully - make it a day ahead, cover and refrigerate, then bake 10 minutes longer. Serve with warm tortillas and a simple green salad to round out the meal.
