Description
Looking for a family-friendly dinner idea that’s cozy, filling, and absolutely delicious? This Beef Noodle Casserole is a true weeknight winner. Packed with hearty ground beef, tender egg noodles, savory tomato sauce, and melty cheddar cheese, it hits all the right notes for comfort food lovers. This dish is a go-to when you’re after something simple and satisfying—plus, it reheats beautifully. Great for easy dinner nights, hearty food ideas, and quick comfort meals that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces egg noodles
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onions over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a baking dish, layer half the noodles, half the meat sauce, and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best melt and flavor.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: beef casserole, noodle bake, easy dinner, comfort food