Beef Noodle Casserole
This hearty and protein-packed beef noodle casserole is the ultimate comfort food. The meat is juicy, the sauce is rich, creamy, and packed with spices, and the easy casserole is loaded with melted cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 15 oz can petit diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add the egg noodles. Cook the noodles for about 3 minutes shorter than the package says to, then drain.12 oz egg noodles
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onions until the meat is cooked throughout, and the onions are soft.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 small onion
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.4 cloves garlic
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 15 oz can petit diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- Add the noodles, sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the mixture, and stir to combine.3/4 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake until the casserole is hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, or in the freezer for 6 months.
- Reheat in a 350F oven for 15 minutes, or in the microwave in 30-second increments.
- For best results, make your own Italian Seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 748mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
