French Onion Beef Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
840 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
French Onion Beef Casserole
Description
The French Onion Beef Casserole starts by cooking egg noodles until slightly underdone to avoid overcooking during baking. Ground beef is browned and drained before combining with condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, French onion soup mix, sherry, and Worcestershire sauce for a flavorful creamy base. Tossing the noodles into this mixture integrates the components evenly.
After mixing in the cooked beef, the casserole is assembled in a baking dish with grated gruyere cheese layered on top, followed by a generous covering of fried onions. Baking with a foil cover initially and then uncovered allows the dish to become hot and bubbly while crisping the onion topping. The casserole balances creamy textures with cheesy melted layers and crispy onions for texture contrast.
This casserole pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal. It works well for gatherings or comforting dinners with straightforward preparation. The recipe includes practical tips like slightly undercooking noodles and draining excess fat from beef to keep the dish from becoming greasy. Storing leftovers in an airtight container and reheating in the oven can help preserve the onion topping’s texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (10 oz) egg noodles dried
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 or 90/10
- 2 cans (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 package French onion soup mix or onion soup mix
- ½ cup sherry optional
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup gruyere cheese cheddar, jack, colby or mozzarella work too
- 2 cups fried onions brand French’s
Instructions
- Gather and measure the ingredients.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, but remove 3 minutes earlier than instructed. Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess oil.
- Preheat oven to 350° and spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, French onion dip, sherry and Worcestershire sauce.
- Thoroughly mix.
- Add the noodles and toss to combine.
- Add the ground beef and mix together.
- Pour into the pan and smooth out.
- Spread the cheese evenly over the pasta.
- Then top with the fried onions.
- Place a piece of tinfoil over the casserole and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the tinfoil and finish baking until hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately!
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad if desired.
- Eat and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the oven to help crisp the fried onions again before serving.
- Cook noodles slightly under package directions as they finish cooking during baking.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly after browning to avoid a greasy casserole.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 840 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 840kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1895mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 718IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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