Beef Noodle Casserole (Printable Version)
Comforting baked mix of seasoned ground beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce and melted cheddar for easy family dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 bell pepper, diced
→ Sauces and Liquids
05 - 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
07 - 1/2 cup beef broth
→ Pasta
08 - 8 oz egg noodles
→ Dairy
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (Optional)
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until browned. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked egg noodles and sour cream, stirring until well combined.
07 - Spread mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Bake casserole uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
09 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This casserole looks impressive on the table but secretly comes together with almost no effort.
- It balances savory beef, creamy tang, and the gentle bite of noodles—the kind of thing that disappears from plates fast.
02 -
- If you rush draining the noodles or don’t sauté the veggies enough, you’ll get a watery casserole.
- Mixing the sour cream in off heat protects its creamy texture so it doesn’t curdle.
03 -
- Sauté the onions and peppers until translucent so the flavors mellow perfectly into the casserole.
- Don’t skip draining excess beef fat—it keeps the sauce from getting greasy and helps the flavors shine.