Beef Noodle Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef Noodle Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by cooking egg noodles slightly less than package instructions to maintain firmness after baking. Ground beef and onions are sautéed together, then garlic and optional red pepper flakes are added for flavor. Excess fat is drained before stirring in marinara sauce to create a savory meat sauce.
The drained noodles are combined with half the cheese and the beef mixture in a casserole dish, seasoned with salt and pepper. After smoothing the layer, the remaining cheese is sprinkled on top. Baking at 375°F melts the cheese and melds the flavors, resulting in a hot, cheesy baked dish.
To finish, broiling briefly to brown the cheese is optional but should be watched carefully. This casserole works well as a satisfying meal by itself and suits family dinners or potlucks.
Nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.
Ingredients
- 3 cups egg noodles uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese or just use cheddar, grated, blend
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or just use cheddar, grated, blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Cook the noodles for a minute or two less than the package directions indicate, then drain them and transfer them to a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil, onion, and ground beef to a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as you go along, until it's cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- If there's a lot of excess fat in the skillet, spoon most of it out, then add in the marinara sauce and let it warm through.
- Pour the beef mixture into the casserole dish and add half the cheese and toss together (I also like to add some salt & pepper at this point), then smooth it out in an even layer.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and it's nice and hot. Optional: broil for a few minutes (watch it carefully) to brown the cheese.
Notes
- Cooking noodles slightly under package time prevents sogginess after baking.
- Drain excess fat from cooked ground beef before adding marinara sauce for a balanced sauce.
- Broil briefly after baking to brown cheese, monitoring closely to avoid burning.
- Nutritional information is approximate and depends on specific ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 748IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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