Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Let Rest at Room Temperature
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
574 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole
Description
The Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole centers on lean ground beef sautéed with diced onions and garlic, simmered with tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper to meld the flavors. Cooked al dente egg noodles are gently folded into the cooled meat mixture along with sour cream to add creaminess. The casserole is assembled by combining the beef and noodles, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, then baked until the cheese melts and the top becomes lightly browned and bubbly.
The dish balances savory, tangy tomato flavors with creamy sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese. The noodles provide a tender but firm base to hold the rich meat sauce. Baking melds the layers and adds a slight crispness to the cheese topping. This casserole delivers satisfying texture contrasts and rich comfort food flavors.
Serve this casserole warm as a filling main dish for family meals or potlucks. Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days. Sour cream may be substituted with Greek yogurt if preferred, and any preferred cheese can be used. Letting the casserole rest 10-15 minutes before serving helps it to set and makes it easier to portion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1/2 white onion finely diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cans tomato sauce 8 oz each
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 pkg egg noodles 12 oz
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 casserole pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the noodles based on the package instructions to al dente. You want the noodles to still be firm.
- Then brown the beef with the diced onion in a large skillet over medium high heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any of the excess grease.
- Then stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and sugar. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes so that the flavors can combine. Then remove the pan from the heat and allow the beef to come to room temperature.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined. Then gently stir in the egg noodles and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, being careful not to break the noodles.
- Pour the mixture into the casserole pan, top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the cheese has melted and the top of the casserole is browned slightly.
- Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 5 days in an airtight container for best freshness.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream for a different tang and texture.
- While cheddar cheese is traditional here, you can use other favorite shredded cheeses to vary flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1721mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 1163mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1536IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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