Description
A hearty and comforting easy ground beef casserole made with tender egg noodles, savory tomato beef sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (200 g) uncooked egg noodles
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 2 cups (225 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Mix in cooked noodles until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, peas, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Use mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese instead of cheddar if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
