Sauerbraten Noodle Casserole

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (1 1/2 pound) boneless beef top round steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
• 2 (12 ounces) jars home-style beef gravy
• 1 1/2 cups julienne-cut carrots (1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4 inch)
• 1/2 cup sliced green beans
• 1/4 cup finely crushed gingersnaps
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 9 ounces (5 cups) uncooked medium egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Spray Dutch oven with cooking spray. Add steak pieces; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in gravy, carrots, onions, gingersnaps, brown sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
5. Add cooked noodles to beef mixture; mix gently.
6. Pour into sprayed baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is tender.
8. Sprinkle with parsley.

Attribution

Pillsbury Classic Cookbook, October 1998