Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsps each of fresh (if you have it) or dried basil and oregano
2 tbsps all purpose flour
5 cups milk
3 tbsps Dijon mustard
1 cup water
3 cups broad noodles, uncooked
1 pkg (4 cups) frozen mixed vegetables or any cooked leftover vegetables you have in the fridge
1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley

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Quick and Easy One Pot Noodle Dinner

Time: 10 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook

Servings: 6

In a large saucepan, over high heat, cook the beef and the onions for 5 minutes. Drain off the fat and add the garlic, basil and oregano.
Reduce heat to medium high, sprinkle the beef mixture with the flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Gradually add the milk, water and dijon mustard. Cook and stir until the sauce comes to a boil.
Add the broad noodles, stir and continue cooking for 2 minutes or so. Reduce heat to low, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the vegetables, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes or so, stir often at this point until the noodles are fully cooked.
Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the parsley on top of each plate at serving time.
Note: For a spicier dish, add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

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This dish is my favorite no fuss, one pot, beef/noodles meal. It takes only 25 minutes to cook and it is comforting and tasty.