Beef Noodle Casserole - Step by Step Guide

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Beef Noodle Casserole – Step by Step Guide: This beef noodle casserole is ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, tossed with egg noodles then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. An easy comfort food dinner that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

Beef Noodle Casserole – Step by Step Guide

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces egg noodles uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef I use 90% lean
1 onion finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
16 ounces canned tomato sauce
15 ounce can diced tomatoes drained, I prefer to use the small diced (petite cut) variety
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
While the noodles are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion has softened and beef is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes and Italian seasoning to the beef and stir to combine.
Drain the noodles and add to the pan with the beef; toss to combine.
Pour the beef and noodle mixture into a 9″x13″ baking pan that’s been coated in cooking spray. Top with cheddar cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

NUTRITION

Calories: 458kcal
Carbohydrates: 47g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 145mg
Sodium: 605mg
Potassium: 787mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Vitamin A: 750IU
Vitamin C: 6.7mg
Calcium: 325mg
Iron: 4.6mg

FAQ

HOW TO MAKE BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE

The first step to making beef noodle casserole is to brown some ground beef with onions and garlic. I use 90% lean ground beef, it’s got plenty of flavor but isn’t overly fatty. I cut the onions small so that my kids won’t even notice that they’re in this dish. After the beef is cooked, some seasonings and tomato sauce go into the pan.

CAN BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE BE MADE IN ADVANCE?

Yes, you can make beef noodle casserole in advance. Simply prepare the beef and tomato sauce and toss it with the noodles, then cover and refrigerate. Right before you’re ready to bake your casserole, add the cheese and pop it in the oven. You’ll need to add about 10-15 more minutes to the bake time to compensate for the fact that you’re starting with a chilled casserole.

This beef noodle casserole is a great basic recipe that can be altered in different ways to be customized to your tastes. Some variations include using ground turkey instead of beef, adding more vegetables like peas or green beans, using macaroni instead of egg noodles and trying different types of cheese for the topping.