Beef Noodle Casserole (Print View)

Savory baked casserole with ground beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce and cheddar—easy weeknight family meal.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Boil egg noodles in a saucepan according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, until browned throughout. Drain any excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with liquid, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Incorporate the drained noodles and sour cream, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
07 - Spoon the beef and noodle mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and cheese has melted.
09 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get to pile everything in one dish and let the magic happen in the oven—less clean up, more cozy flavors.
  • It’s the sort of meal that won over even my pickiest eaters, with a gooey cheese top nobody can resist.
02 -
  • The casserole dried out once when I forgot to leave some tomato juice in—don’t drain your diced tomatoes.
  • Stirring sour cream in after removing from the heat keeps it creamy, not curdled.
03 -
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking so it sets and slices cleanly.
  • Sneak in some extra veggies—zucchini or mushrooms hide beautifully under all the cheese.

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