Homestyle Beef Casserole

Time :1 hour 15 minutes
Yield :6 servings

The Scoop

Lasagna’s more laid-back cousin just showed up for dinner.
Homestyle Beef Casserole layers saucy ground beef, creamy egg noodles, and a three-cheese topping of cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
It’s hearty, cozy, wonderfully cheesy, and exactly the kind of no-fuss bake that makes a regular dinner feel like comfort food royalty.
Hack it:
Swap the ground beef for Italian sausage, ground turkey, or a beef-and-pork mix.
Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, or roasted peppers to the beef layer.
Give the sauce a spicy upgrade with red pepper flakes, Calabrian chiles, or a spoonful of chili crisp.
Swap the cheese blend for provolone, fontina, Gruyère, or smoked mozzarella.
Stir pesto into the creamy noodles for a basil-forward twist.
Add chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or fresh basil for a Mediterranean spin.
Leftovers:
Crisp portions in a skillet until the edges are golden for crispy casserole slices.
Turn leftovers into stuffed bell peppers topped with extra mozzarella.
Chop everything up and use it as a filling for toasted wraps or quesadillas.
Spoon it over garlic bread and broil until bubbling for beefy cheesy toasts.
Freeze individual portions for a future comfort-food emergency.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups medium egg noodles, uncooked
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

  • Brown the ground round in a large skillet over medium heat on the stove-top, constantly stirring until it is no longer pink and the meat crumbles, about 5-8 minutes. Drain the meat.
  • Mix in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, dried Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, then set it aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the egg noodles according to the package directions.
  • Mix the hot cooked noodles, sour cream, cream cheese, and the chopped green onions until fully blended.
  • Spoon the egg noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with the beef mixture, and sprinkle with the cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Bake, covered, for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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