Description
A warm, cheesy, and hearty beef noodle casserole perfect for easy, cozy family dinners. This one-pan dish combines tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas or chopped mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Step: Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until flavors meld and liquid reduces slightly.
- Step: Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream and 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Step: Add cooked noodles to the beef mixture and gently toss to coat. Pour mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Step: Sprinkle reserved ½ cup cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
- Step: Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Step: Let casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook noodles; they should be firm as they will continue cooking in the oven. Drain excess fat from beef for a cleaner flavor. Sour cream adds creaminess and tang. Sharp cheddar cheese gives the best flavor. You can make the casserole ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking; add 5-10 minutes to bake time if chilled. If sauce is too thick before baking, add a splash of beef broth or water; if too thin, simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: beef noodle casserole, easy family dinner, comfort food, cheesy casserole, ground beef recipe, one-pan meal