Description
Discover a creamy, savory beef noodle casserole that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and u
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles (about 8 oz uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with a little olive oil or non‑stick spray.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute aromatics: Add diced onion to the skillet. Cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate veggies and liquids: Mix in thawed peas and carrots, beef broth, and drained diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Season: Stir in oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Combine noodles: Fold in the cooked egg noodles, ensuring they’re evenly coated with the beef mixture.
- Finish with cream: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the noodle and beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle chopped parsley. Serve hot straight from the dish.
Notes
- Use a skillet that’s large enough to prevent overcrowding; this ensures even browning.
- For a thicker sauce, let the beef mixture simmer a bit longer before adding noodles.
- Swap the cheddar for mozzarella or a blend of cheeses for a different melt.
- To add a subtle heat, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes with the oregano.
- Keep the oven door closed while baking to maintain consistent heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Beef recipes
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef sour cream noodle casserole