Beef Noodle Casserole (Printable)
Baked beef and egg noodle bake with tomato sauce, sour cream, and cheddar—comforting, family-friendly, and easy to prepare.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 bell pepper, diced
→ Sauces and Liquids
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
06 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
07 - 1/2 cup beef broth
→ Pasta
08 - 8 ounces egg noodles
→ Dairy
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking it up, until browned throughout. Drain off excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables have softened.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked noodles and sour cream, stirring until thoroughly combined.
07 - Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
08 - Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the surface.
09 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
10 - If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one ever guesses how quickly it comes together—you get all the cozy flavors with hardly any fuss.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day, which makes it perfect for busy schedules or next-morning cravings.
02 -
- If you use pre-shredded cheese, it sometimes melts less smoothly—grating your own really does make a difference.
- Let the casserole rest for five minutes after baking so it sets up and slices more neatly.
03 -
- Layer a bit of cheese in the middle for gooey texture in every bite, not just on top.
- Lightly oil your baking dish so cleanup is painless even after the bubbliest cheese session.