Ground Beef Casserole
This comforting Ground Beef Casserole features layers of seasoned meat sauce, creamy cheese and onion mixture, and tender egg noodles, baked until bubbly and topped with melted cheddar.
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Ground Beef Casserole
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Tomato sauce | 2 cans (15 oz. each) |
| Large white onion, finely diced | 1 |
| Egg noodles | 1 package (8 oz.) |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Cream cheese | 1 package (3 oz.) |
| Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | 1/2 cup (or more) |
| Garlic salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Regular salt | 1 teaspoon |
| White sugar | 1 teaspoon |
How To Make Ground Beef Casserole:
- Step 1: Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the 1 pound ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon regular salt, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and the 2 cans tomato sauce. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then set aside.
- Step 2: Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz egg noodles and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Step 3: Mix the Creamy Layer: In a bowl, blend the 1 cup sour cream, 3 oz cream cheese, and the finely diced onion until smooth.
- Step 4: Assemble the Layers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Spread half the noodles across the bottom.
- Spoon half the creamy mixture on top.
- Add half the beef sauce.
- Repeat the layers (noodles, creamy mixture, beef sauce).
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection: Sprinkle the 1/2 cup (or more) Cheddar cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Step 6: Serve & Enjoy: Let it rest for a few minutes before serving warm with garlic bread or salad.
