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Beef Casserole Recipe

Beef Casserole Recipe
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5 from 13 reviews

This Beef Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines seasoned ground beef, tangy tomatoes, creamy cheeses, and tender egg noodles baked to perfection. A family favorite for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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For Beef Mixture:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with chilies, drained
  • ¼ tsp celery salt

For Noodles and Cheese Mixture:

  • 1 package (12 oz) egg noodles
  • 1¼ cups sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2½ cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    2. 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and ground beef; cook until browned and onions are translucent. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Mix Tomatoes

    3. 4. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and drained tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes.

  3. Boil Noodles

    4. 6. Boil egg noodles for 3 minutes. Reserve 2 cups of noodle water before draining.

  4. Prepare Cheese Mixture

    5. 8. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, softened cream cheese, cornstarch, and ½ cup of reserved noodle water until smooth.

  5. Assemble Casserole

    6. 10. Mix the cooked noodles with the remaining reserved noodle water, then transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the beef mixture evenly on top.

  6. Add Cheese

    7. 12. Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese over the casserole.

  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
  • For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.

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Keywords: Beef Casserole, Casserole Recipe, Ground Beef, Comfort Food

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