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Texas Beef and Pasta Bake

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 27, 2022
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Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce and seasoning mix provides a flavorful addition to this Texas beef and pasta bake that’s made using Muir Glen™ tomatoes – perfect for dinner.

Texas Beef and Pasta Bake

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta (9 oz)
  • 1 container (15 oz) refrigerated beef roast au jus
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 can (16 oz) chili beans with sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Chili Seasoning Mix
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely crumbled
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, cook beef in microwave as directed on package; cool. Break roast into chunks.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    3
    In 2-quart saucepan, mix chili beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, water and chili seasoning mix. Heat to simmering over medium heat; simmer uncovered 12 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in bell peppers, beef and cooked pasta. Spoon into baking dish. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place foil sprayed side down over baking dish.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

280 Calories
11g Total Fat
18g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Total Fat
11g
0%
Saturated Fat
6g
0%
Sodium
700mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
0%
Dietary Fiber
3g
0%
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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