Beef Noodle Casserole (Printable)

Comforting baked casserole of ground beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce and cheddar, ready in under an hour.

# 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 (Optional)

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Prepare egg noodles according to package directions in lightly salted boiling water, then drain well and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, break up and cook ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to skillet with beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked noodles and sour cream, stirring gently to combine completely.
07 - Spoon mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
08 - Place uncovered dish in oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until casserole is bubbling and cheddar is fully melted.
09 - Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The irresistibly melty cheddar cheese on top is a little indulgence that tastes like a secret treat.
  • You can pull it together with basic pantry staples and a single skillet, making cleanup surprisingly easy after a long day.
02 -
  • Don&apost overcook the noodles—they keep cooking in the oven and will get mushy if too soft at the start.
  • Shredding your own cheese (rather than using pre-shredded) keeps the top melty instead of gritty.
03 -
  • If in doubt, add a little extra cheese on top—no one complains about it ever.
  • Simmering the sauce for just a couple extra minutes thickens everything and makes it stick better to the noodles.

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