Description
This Hearty Homestyle Beef and Noodle Bake is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and tender egg noodles, all baked to perfection with a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Noodles: Cook egg noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Add garlic, cook briefly, then drain.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add beef mixture and noodles.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with mozzarella.
- Add Topping: Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter, sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add peas or green beans for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
