Beef Noodle Casserole (Printable)

A comforting baked dish of ground beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce and cheddar, ideal for family weeknight dinners.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 with juices
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

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Boil egg noodles in a large saucepan according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until well browned. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cooked egg noodles and sour cream until mixture is uniformly combined.
07 - Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until casserole is bubbling and cheese is melted.
09 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • There&aposs nothing fussy here—just straightforward, soul-hugging flavors and barely any cleanup.
  • This casserole can handle whatever is in your fridge, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
02 -
  • Once I tried using noodles that cooked too long, and my casserole was a mushy cleanup nobody wanted.
  • Grating my own cheddar instead of buying pre-shredded makes all the difference in the melty topping.
03 -
  • Let the casserole stand uncovered five minutes before slicing so every piece holds together neatly.
  • A sprinkle of smoked paprika on the cheese crust adds a subtle smoky note—the youngest eaters in my house love it.

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