Beef Noodle Casserole (Print)

Savory baked beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce, and cheddar meld into a creamy, family-friendly one-dish dinner.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Boil egg noodles in a large saucepan following package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until evenly browned. Drain off excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are soft.
05 - Incorporate tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked egg noodles and sour cream, then gently fold to combine all ingredients.
07 - Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Distribute shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling and cheese is melted.
09 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • By the time you lift the lid on the bubbling dish, the kitchen will smell like a hidden diner serving comfort by the spoonful.
  • It balances creamy, tangy, savory, and cheesy in one package, plus it’s impossible to resist another scoop.
02 -
  • Don’t be tempted to skip draining the beef or your casserole may end up too greasy—I regretted it my first rushed attempt.
  • Swapping in extra sour cream or cheese doesn’t always mean better; balance is everything for that perfect spoonful.
03 -
  • Taste your sauce before baking—it’s the last moment to tweak salt and seasoning.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of background warmth—it won’t overpower, just wakes up the flavors.

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