Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this French Onion Ground Beef Casserole that combines savory ground beef, caramelized onions, creamy mushroom sauce, and gooey cheeses for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For Caramelized Onions:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onions until golden, then add garlic. Set aside.
- Prepare Casserole: Brown ground beef in the skillet. Add soup, sour cream, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and caramelized onions. Season. Mix in noodles and half of the cheeses.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses and fried onions. Bake until golden. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Make ahead and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
