Recipe: Hamburger-Sauerkraut Casserole (using egg noodles, topped with bread crumbs)

HAMBURGER-SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE

2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs ground beef chuck or regular ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 (1 lb) can sauerkraut, undrained
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Cook and drain noodles according to package directions, reducing cooking time by 4 minutes; drain.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until meat loses its red color. Drain off drippings and discard all but 2 tablespoons. Set aside.

Mix sauerkraut with caraway seeds. Set aside.

Place 1/2 the meat mixture in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole. Top with the drained, cooked noodles, the sauerkraut and the remaining meat.

Mix bread crumbs with the reserved 2 tablespoong drippings and sprinkle over casserole.

Cover and bake 45 minutes; uncover casserole for the last 10 minutes.

Makes 4 servings
Source: magazine recipe clipping