Beef Noodle Casserole (Printable Version)
Browned beef, sautéed veg, tomato sauce and egg noodles, topped with cheddar and baked until bubbly—serves 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 (Optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F. Allow to fully preheat while preparing other components.
02 - Cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to packaging. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain and discard excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften.
05 - Incorporate tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with liquid, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold in prepared noodles and sour cream until evenly mixed.
07 - Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the surface.
08 - Place uncovered dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbling and cheese is melted.
09 - Remove from oven and rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- It comes together quickly and sneaks in a few vegetables without any fuss.
- The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, making lunch a pleasure.
02 -
- If you overcook the noodles, they'll turn mushy after baking—undercook them slightly instead.
- Letting the sauce bubble on the stove infuses the whole dish with deeper flavor; rushing this step makes it taste flat.
03 -
- Avoid crowding your skillet when browning beef; too much in the pan makes it steam instead of sear.
- Rubbing dried herbs between your palms before adding boosts their aroma in the final dish.