This is a dish that has been inspired by Amish cooking. It's warm, delicious, comforting and simple to make. Serve with a side salad and a crusty bread.
1 lb. beef chunks or lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can tomato soup, undiluted
16 oz. egg noodles, spiral pasta or your favorite pasta
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (or favorite cream of soup)
1/2 -1 c. milk, optional
1 T. olive oil
1/2 t. paprika, optional
salt and black pepper, to taste
freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a large 3 quart casserole dish.
In a large skillet, saute chopped onion in olive oil, about 2-3 minutes; add beef; cook till no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes; discard grease; add tomato soup; stir.
In well salted boiling water, cook egg noodles according to directions on package, about 6-8 minutes; drain well; return noodles to the same pot; add cream of mushroom soup; stir. Stir in milk, if using.
Place 1/2 of the beef mixture in bottom of the prepared casserole; add 1/2 of noodle mixture. Put remaining 1/2 of the beef mixture over noodles; add remaining noodle mixture. Sprinkle paprika lightly over top of casserole, if desired.
Cover; bake 25 - 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
8-10 servings.