Gourmet Beef-Noodle Casserole

Gourmet Beef-Noodle Casserole - Serves 6-8

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1 lb. ground beef

14. 5 oz. can diced tomatoes

8 oz can tomato sauce

1/2 cup green pepper, chopped

4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup burgundy wine or beef broth

8 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

1/3 cup onion, chopped

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

8 oz. pkg. wide egg noodles, cooked

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain. Add tomatoes, sauce, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, salt, sugar and wine or broth; cover and simmer over low heat 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, blend together cream cheese, sour cream, onion and one cup cheddar cheese; set aside. In an ungreased 13x9" baking pan, layer half the beef mixture, half the noodles and half the cheese mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 40 minutes.