Crock Pot Beef Noodle Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
740 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Beef Noodle Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by placing browned and drained ground beef with diced onion in a crock pot. Minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper season the mixture, which is layered with tomato sauce, canned diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Cooking on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-3.5 hours melds the flavors deeply.
Egg noodles are added to the crock pot during the last portion of cooking to avoid overcooking, ensuring they become tender but not mushy. The melted cheddar cheese topping adds a creamy, sharp contrast. The finished dish is a comfort food casserole balancing savory, meaty flavors with pasta and melted cheese.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, making this recipe practical for meal planning. Reheating gently preserves the texture of the noodles and meat sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef browned and drained
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 oz tomato sauce
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 16 oz egg noodles uncooked
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place the browned ground beef and onion in the crock pot.
- Season with minced garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
- Top with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3.5 hours.
- Stir in the uncooked egg noodles for the last 30 minutes of the cook time if cooking on low or 15 minutes if cooking on high.
- Then top with the shredded cheddar cheese, cover and cook for 5 minutes to melt the cheese and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover casserole in an airtight container refrigerated for 5-7 days.
- Reheat gently to maintain noodle texture and prevent drying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 740kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1808mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 1013mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 724IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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