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      Creamy Hamburger Noodle Casserole

      Low Potassium Low Phosphorus High Protein No Shellfish Nut-Free American Beef Dinner

      Creamy Hamburger Noodle Casserole

      Low Potassium Low Phosphorus High Protein No Shellfish Nut-Free American Beef Dinner
      6 servings
      Prep time: 30 minutes
      Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes

      Description

      The EatingWell Test Kitchen takes lean ground beef and combines it with whole-grain bulgur, egg noodles and a creamy tomato sauce in a baked casserole topped with Cheddar. With less fat and calories than the original skillet meal, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.

      Directions

      1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Put a large pot of water on to boil.
      2. Separate white and green parts of scallions; thinly slice and reserve separately.
      3. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
      4. Wipe out the pan, add oil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add bulgur, garlic and the reserved scallion whites. Cook, stirring, until the scallions soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water and the beef; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently until the bulgur is tender and the sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
      5. Meanwhile, cook noodles until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
      6. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; fold in sour cream and the reserved scallion greens. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
      7. Spread half the noodles in the prepared pan. Top with half the cottage cheese mixture and half the meat sauce. Repeat with the remaining noodles, cottage cheese and sauce. Sprinkle Cheddar over the top.
      8. Bake the casserole until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

      Tips

      • Tip: Bulgur is made by parboiling, drying and coarsely grinding or cracking wheat berries. Bulgur just needs a quick soak in hot water for most uses.
      © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

      Nutrition Per Serving

      • Calories367 cal
      • Total Fat14.4 g
      • Saturated Fat7 g
      • Cholesterol52 mg
      • Sodium735 mg
      • Carbohydrate Total39.3 g
      • Protein22.2 g
      • Phosphorus266 mg
      • Potassium606 mg
      • Fiber4.3 g
      • Calcium181 mg
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      Ingredients

      • 2 bunches scallions, trimmed
      • 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
      • 1½ teaspoons canola oil
      • ½ cup bulgur
      • 2 cloves garlic, minced
      • 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
      • ½ cup water
      • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
      • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
      • 6 ounces no-yolk whole-wheat egg noodles
      • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
      • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
      • ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

      Ingredients

      • 2 bunches scallions, trimmed
      • 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
      • 1½ teaspoons canola oil
      • ½ cup bulgur
      • 2 cloves garlic, minced
      • 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
      • ½ cup water
      • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
      • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
      • 6 ounces no-yolk whole-wheat egg noodles
      • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
      • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
      • ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
      • 2 bunches scallions, trimmed
      • 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
      • 1½ teaspoons canola oil
      • ½ cup bulgur
      • 2 cloves garlic, minced
      • 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
      • ½ cup water
      • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
      • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
      • 6 ounces no-yolk whole-wheat egg noodles
      • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
      • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
      • ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

      Description

      The EatingWell Test Kitchen takes lean ground beef and combines it with whole-grain bulgur, egg noodles and a creamy tomato sauce in a baked casserole topped with Cheddar. With less fat and calories than the original skillet meal, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.

      Directions

      1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Put a large pot of water on to boil.
      2. Separate white and green parts of scallions; thinly slice and reserve separately.
      3. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
      4. Wipe out the pan, add oil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add bulgur, garlic and the reserved scallion whites. Cook, stirring, until the scallions soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water and the beef; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently until the bulgur is tender and the sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
      5. Meanwhile, cook noodles until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
      6. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; fold in sour cream and the reserved scallion greens. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
      7. Spread half the noodles in the prepared pan. Top with half the cottage cheese mixture and half the meat sauce. Repeat with the remaining noodles, cottage cheese and sauce. Sprinkle Cheddar over the top.
      8. Bake the casserole until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

      Tips

      • Tip: Bulgur is made by parboiling, drying and coarsely grinding or cracking wheat berries. Bulgur just needs a quick soak in hot water for most uses.
      © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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