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Beef Noodle Casserole

This beef noodle casserole is warm, hearty, and packed with flavor. Tender noodles, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy sauce bake together into the kind of meal everyone goes back for. It’s easy to make, great for busy nights, and totally family-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 14./5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz wide egg noodles cooked
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
  • Fresh parsley to garnish

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large skillet
  • spatula
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • 9x12 inch casserole dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Chop the onion and add it to the skillet with minced garlic, saute for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Start cooking the noodles according to the package while the onion and garlic cook.
  4. Once the onion and garlic cook for 5 minutes, add the ground beef, and break it apart while it cooks, until there is little or no pink to the meat.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the seasonings to the meat mixture.
  6. Once the noodles are done, dump the pot into a colander to remove the water, then add the noodles to the skillet and toss everything together.
  7. Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole dish, top with cheese and bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  8. Top with fresh parsley to serve.

Notes

Store leftover Beef Noodle Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warmed through, or cover the casserole dish with foil and warm it in the oven at 350 degrees until hot. If the noodles have soaked up a lot of sauce, add a small spoonful of tomato sauce before reheating.