Ultimate Comfort Food: Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe
Looking for a hearty, family-friendly dinner that combines savory beef, tender noodles, and creamy, cheesy goodness? This Beef Noodle Casserole has everything you need to satisfy your craving for comfort food. It’s easy to make, great for feeding a crowd, and perfect as leftovers — if you have any left!
Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess grease if necessary.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the onion is softened and fragrant.
4. While the beef mixture is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. Reduce the heat of the skillet to medium. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through.
6. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in the cooked egg noodles. Mix to evenly coat the noodles.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly and sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top.
8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
10. Serve hot and enjoy the warm, savory comfort of this classic casserole!
This Beef Noodle Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when you just need something satisfying on the table in under an hour. Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses or veggies. It’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again!
