Cheesy Beef And Noodle Casserole (Printable)

Comforting bake with tender noodles, savory beef, and melty cheese topping. Ready in under an hour.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

→ Pasta

06 - 12 oz egg noodles

→ Dairy

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
08 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Sauces & Canned Goods

09 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
10 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasonings

12 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
13 - 1/2 tsp paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Other

15 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up with a spatula, until fully browned. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomato paste, drained diced tomatoes, frozen peas, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold in sour cream and cream of mushroom soup until fully incorporated and smooth.
07 - Add half the shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked noodles to the meat mixture. Gently fold until evenly distributed.
08 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top in a uniform layer.
09 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the edges are bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under an hour
  • The leftovers taste even better the next day for lunch
  • You can easily hide extra vegetables inside for picky eaters
02 -
  • Drain the tomatoes thoroughly or your casserole will be soupy
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before adding sour cream to prevent curdling
  • The resting time is crucial for clean slices
03 -
  • Use freshly grated cheese instead of pre shredded for better melting
  • Let the casserole rest the full 5 minutes or it will fall apart when serving

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