Description
This Ground Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, tender egg noodles, and gooey cheese come together to create a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Yellow Onion (diced):
1 small
Garlic (minced):
2 cloves
Salt:
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
½ teaspoon
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Tomato Sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can
Cream of Mushroom Soup:
1 (10.5-ounce) can
Sour Cream:
1 cup
Cooked Egg Noodles:
2 cups
Cheddar Cheese (shredded):
1 ½ cups
Mozzarella Cheese (shredded):
½ cup
Fresh Parsley (chopped):
2 tablespoons (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine tomato sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare noodle mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Add the cooked egg noodles and stir to coat.
- Layer the casserole: Spread half of the noodle mixture in the baking dish, then layer with half of the beef mixture and cheddar cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.