Description
Warm, hearty, and ridiculously satisfying, this Simple French Onion Beef Casserole blends tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all topped with golden crispy fried onions. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that checks every comfort food box without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, cozy food ideas, or a crowd-pleasing casserole, this easy recipe is your go-to solution for quick dinner wins, healthy-ish comfort, or delicious food to share.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces egg noodles
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup French fried onions
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
2. While beef cooks, boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
4. Add the cooked beef and noodles to the sauce mixture. Gently fold until evenly coated.
5. Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Add shredded cheese on top if using.
6. Sprinkle French fried onions evenly over the top.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try mixing in caramelized onions or extra Worcestershire sauce.
If you want a crispier topping, bake uncovered the last 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, casserole, ground beef recipes, quick meal, family dinner