Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

This recipe, which I found on Pinterest, comes from Betty Crocker.  It mimics the flavors of a favorite sandwich in a casserole featuring steak and noodles in a cheesy sauce.  To paraphrase... Betty Crocker recipe, Betty Crocker ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
• 1 lb beef boneless sirloin steak, about 3/4 inch thick
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 
• 1 3/4 cups Progresso beef flavored broth
• 1/4 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350°F. 
• Spray 11x7 glass baking dish with cooking spray. 
• Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.  
• Meanwhile, remove fat from beef. 
• Cut beef into 3/4-inch pieces. 
• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
• Cook beef and pepper in skillet 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown. 
• Stir in onions and bell pepper. 
• Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
• Spoon into baking dish.  
• In medium bowl, beat broth and flour with wire whisk until smooth. 
• Add to skillet; heat to boiling. 
• Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens; remove from heat. 
• Stir in half-and-half and mustard. 
• Stir beef mixture into cooked noodles.
• Cover and bake for 40 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
•  Bake uncovered, about 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.