Beef Noodle Casserole (Printable)
Baked beef and egg noodles in a savory tomato-cheddar sauce, ready in under an hour for six.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Cook egg noodles in a large saucepan according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked egg noodles and sour cream; mix until fully combined.
07 - Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
08 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This casserole sneakily combines all the things you crave on a cold day in one dish.
- Leftovers somehow taste even better, making lunch or next-day dinner a happy certainty.
02 -
- I once skipped draining the beef and the casserole came out far too oily—don’t make that mistake.
- Stirring in the sour cream after the pan comes off the heat keeps it creamy and avoids curdling.
03 -
- Always taste the sauce before baking and adjust the seasoning—you’ll thank yourself later.
- Letting the casserole sit for 5 minutes after baking makes for much cleaner servings.