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Delish Beef Noodle Casserole

Delish Beef Noodle Casserole

A cozy weeknight casserole with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, a creamy tomato-sour cream sauce, and a melty cheddar-mozzarella topping. Family-friendly and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz wide egg noodles, dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 0.5 tbsp butter for greasing the dish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion; cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in garlic and cook 0.5 minute until fragrant.
  • Add tomato paste, paprika, oregano, and basil; cook 1.0 minute, stirring.
  • Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes to slightly thicken. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until the sauce is smooth.
  • Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with cheddar and mozzarella.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes until bubbly. Broil 1 to 2 minutes for golden spots if desired. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate; add 5 minutes to the bake time. For a lighter version, use 0.5 lb beef and add 0.5 lb mushrooms. Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight before baking.