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
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
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Step1Heat 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.
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Step2In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
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Step3In 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.
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Step4Bake 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
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