BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE - Karen Lipa

This beef noodle casserole is ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, tossed with egg noodles then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. An easy comfort food dinner that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

When I have a package of hamburger in the fridge, I often make this simple yet hearty beef casserole. It’s cheesy, kid friendly, and quick to whip up on a busy night.

I love a good casserole, and this beef noodle casserole is always on our regular dinner menu rotation. It’s a simple yet delicious combination of ground beef, tomato sauce, egg noodles and cheese. Put it all together and bake until melted and bubbly, then serve it to your family and watch the compliments roll in!

This beef noodle casserole is ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, tossed with egg noodles then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. An easy comfort food dinner that's perfect for feeding a crowd.

•  Course Main Course


•  Cuisine American


•  Keyword beef casserole, beef noodle casserole


•  Prep Time 10

minutes

 Cook Time 30 minutes

 Total Time 40 minutes

 Servings 

6

 Calories 458kcal

 Author Sara Welch

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces egg noodles uncooked


• 2 teaspoons olive oil


• 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef I use 90% lean


• 1 onion finely chopped


• 2 teaspoons minced garlic


• salt and pepper to taste


• 16 ounces canned tomato sauce


• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes drained, I prefer to use the small diced (petite cut) variety


• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning


• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese


• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley


• cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.


• While the noodles are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.


• Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.


• Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion has softened and beef is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


• Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes and Italian seasoning to the beef and stir to combine.


• Drain the noodles and add to the pan with the beef; toss to combine.


• Pour the beef and noodle mixture into a 9"x13" baking pan that's been coated in cooking spray. Top with cheddar cheese.


• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

NUTRITION

• Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15% | Vitamin C: 8.1% | Calcium: 32.5% | Iron: 25.8%

RECIPES AND IMAGE ADAPTED FROM https://www.dinneratthezoo.com

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