Beef Noodle Casserole (Print Version)
Tender ground beef, egg noodles and tomato sauce baked with cheddar for a comforting one-dish dinner.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound 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 ounces) tomato sauce
06 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
07 - 1/2 cup beef broth
→ Pasta
08 - 8 ounces egg noodles
→ Dairy
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish (Optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned throughout. Drain off excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold in the cooked egg noodles and sour cream until thoroughly mixed.
07 - Transfer the noodle and beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese in a single layer over the top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until casserole is bubbling and cheese has melted.
09 - Scatter chopped fresh parsley over the surface before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy swirl of sour cream and cheddar gives every layer a cozy, homey finish you’ll crave again and again.
- It hits the spot on busy weeknights when you want a warm, satisfying meal with minimal fuss.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to drain the noodles and ended up with a casserole that was far too watery—always drain them well.
- Letting the assembled casserole rest for five minutes after baking makes serving it so much easier and cleaner.
03 -
- Lightly grease the baking dish so cleanup stays easy—learned that after a stubborn, stuck-on cheese disaster.
- Mix the beef sauce and noodles while the noodles are still hot—the flavors meld so much better that way.