Classic Lazy Night Ground Beef Casserole
This classic ground beef casserole is perfect for a lazy night, featuring tender egg noodles in a rich tomato-based sauce, topped with melty cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) 80/20 lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (14.5 oz / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz / 425g) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 2 cups (225g) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it up and draining any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked egg noodles until submerged, then transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and return to the oven, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until bubbly; let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. Feel free to use your favorite cheese blend instead of just cheddar.