Amish Country Casserole

The Amish are known for many homestyle dishes, and this warm and comforting casserole is one of them. It's so tasty, it's no wonder it's been passed down from generation to generation.

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: 45 min

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16-ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute onion 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned. 
    
3. In a large soup pot, cook noodles according to package directions; drain well and return noodles to pot. Add ground beef mixture and remaining ingredients, except paprika; mix well. Place in prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with paprika.  
    
4. Cover and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Notes

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