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    Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole: An Easy One Dish Meal

     

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    Growing up, we ate this casserole quite a bit.  We simply called it One Dish Meal.  I am sure there’s a story in there somewhere.  But I don’t know it.   All I do know is that the layers of seasoned beef, loads of cheese and egg noodles all covered in a creamy tomato mushroom sauce make this Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole a winner every single time it hits the table.  As a matter of fact, cozied up to a side of buttery garlic bread and a salad, this is the only casserole my son will eat.  And he doesn’t just eat it, he loves it.  Yep, even for a picky eater this easy, 30 minute meal is hands down where it’s at!

    Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole on a fork.

    Putting this dish together is a snap. It’s one of the first meals I ever learned to make. So not only is it a great family meal around the table, it’s also a great family meal in the kitchen for spending time with your young people while they learn to prepare a meal of their own!What You Need To Make Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole


    Ingredients for Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

    What You Need To Make Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

    • ground beef
    • wide egg noodles
    • medium onion
    • tomato sauce
    • cream of mushroom soup (you can make your own, if canned is not your thing)
    • American cheese
    • salt, pepper and garlic

     

    Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole ready for the oven.

     

    As you layer the ground beef, noodles and cheese your casserole dish, the real key to this recipe is the sauce!  As simple as it is- just tomato sauce and cream of mushroom soup- it’s really what makes this dish stand out!  That mushroom soup adds a layer of creaminess and flavor that’s unexpected and rich.  It’s what gives this cheesy beef noodles casserole the legs to stand apart from all the other tomato sauce pasta casseroles out there.  

     

    A plate of cheesy beef noodle casserole.

    In a hurry?  Even though this dish is easy to put together, it can get even easier if you brown the meat  and cook the noodles the night before.  That just leaves assembly and cook time when meal time rolls around.  This cheesy beef noodle casserole also freezes well!

    A dish of Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

    Just look at those layers!  They are calling your name.  I’m sure there’s room in your menu a quick one dish meal this week.  And this one is sure to get the family around the table!

    Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole on a fork.

    Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

    Loads of cheese, seasoned ground beef and egg noodles layered with a creamy tomato mushroom sauce come together to make a quick and easy famliy meal.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: casserole, Easy Recipe, Famil Meal
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 12 oz wide egg noodles
    • 8 slices American cheese
    • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
    • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 tsp minced garlic

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • On the stovetop, place noodles in a large pot to boil.  When tender, remove from heat and drain in colander.
    • While the noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef with the diced onion, salt, pepper and garlic over medium heat. Drain and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix together tomato sauce and mushroom soup.  Set aside.
    • In a 2.5-3qt casserole dish, cover the bottom of the dish with half the noodles, then top with half the beef.  Pour half the sauce over the beef and noodles.  Cover the sauce with 4 cheese slices.  Repeat.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly.
    • Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

    What You Need To Make & Serve This Easy Family Meal!

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    Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole with creamy tomato mushroom

     

    All I do know is that the layers of seasoned beef, loads of cheese and egg noodles all covered in a creamy tomato mushroom sauce make this Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole a winner every single time it hits the table.

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    Comments

    1. Barb

      March 13, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      Can celery soup be used instead of mushroom?

      Reply
      • stacey

        March 14, 2019 at 7:07 pm

        I don’t think I would make that substitute. Cream of Celery soup has a very different flavor profile from Cream of Mushroom.

        Reply
    2. Teri Holston

      January 18, 2020 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Ok, I haven’t actually made this yet (making it tonight tho) and I will substitute shredded Velveeta and a little Mozzarella since I don’t have the slices on hand. I actually have 3 of your recipes (the only ones I’ve looked at so far) that I plan to make! Easy White Ravioli and French Bread Spaghetti and for the next couple nights. So excited I came across these!

      Reply
      • stacey

        January 18, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Hi, Teri! Those cheeses sound delicious for this casserole! How yum! I am so glad you are here. I hope you find tons you like. Can’t wait to hear about all this good yumminess you’re making!

        Reply
    3. Teri Holston

      January 18, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Making this right now and it smells delish!

      Reply
      • stacey

        January 18, 2020 at 11:50 pm

        I know you’re going to love it! So cheesy and good. That sauce tho!

        Reply
    4. Diane Ranslow

      January 19, 2020 at 10:02 am

      I grew up with this but with elbow macaroni, homemade spaghetti sauce or jar sauce added to ground beef and no cream of mushroom soup. One of my favorite meals.

      Reply
    5. Heather

      January 28, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Looks so good! Is there a similar condensed soup that could be substituted for the cream of mushroom? I know the flavoring will be different but my daughter will most definitely notice the small mushroom pieces and then turn her nose up to the entire dish.

      Reply
      • stacey

        January 29, 2020 at 9:43 am

        Hi, Heather! I can’t think of another soup that would not substantially change the flavor of the sauce. I think I would try running the mushroom soup through the blender or food processor or even putting it through a mesh strainer. I can’t say that the mushrooms pieces aren’t visible if you’re specifically hunting for them, but it is a little harder to find them in the ground beef and red sauce. I hope it works out because this is a wonderful comfort food family recipe that’s always seems to be a hit (even with my son who doesn’t like “casseroles”!).

        Reply
    6. Lynnette

      August 16, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      I know you have been asked this question but my son is allergic to mushrooms. Would maybe a cream of chicken work? If you don’t think it wold taste good I don’t want to bother making it. Let me know your thoughts?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • stacey

        August 16, 2020 at 4:44 pm

        In my opinion, cream of chicken would not compliment beef. Maybe make your own “cream of beef” to add instead?

        Reply

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