Ground Beef Casserole loaded with beef, cheese, and egg noodles is sure to be a family favorite.

Ground Beef Casserole

 

I can never get enough of cooking or eating casseroles. They’re easy to make, filling, and just have a way of comforting the soul.

Sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese (yes there’s really that much cheese) make this casserole sinfully rich and gooey. Served with a side salad and some crusty bread, this will easily last 2 meals for a family of four.

It can also be assembled, frozen and defrosted overnight in the refrigerator. Then bake according to recipe directions.

Ground Beef Casserole

I don’t know what it is about egg noodles, but I absolutely love them. Their flavor and shape is a nice change up from pasta. I’m still Jenny Craiging it this week (down 3 pounds and halfway to my goal in 1 week!) so no foods like Ground Beef Casserole for me this week.

However I could use the comfort of a delicious casserole today because in exactly 1 week my son will be having major surgery in Indianapolis to remove his retroperitoneal lymph nodes. He recently completed chemotherapy for testicular cancer and his tumor markers have come down to the normal range, but he needs to have some lymph nodes removed. Something called RPLND surgery. A doctor named Richard Foster at Indiana University is widely considered the best surgeon in the world for doing this type of surgery and he will be my son’s surgeon.

If anyone lives in the Indianapolis area we would love to hear some restaurant suggestions especially places that are good for take out and are near the IU Medical Complex since we will be there 8 days. We’ve been to Bru Burger and boy do they ever have fantastic burgers ๐Ÿ™‚

Ground Beef Casserole

Love that cheese ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

Ground Beef Casserole

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Ground Beef Casserole

4.81 from 103 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
A hearty Italian-style casserole of ground beef, egg noodles, and gobs of cheese.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil,, garlic, and oregano, undrained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
  • 5 green onions,, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese,, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions 

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add ground round. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink.
  • Add both cans of tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir to mix and let simmer over low heat while you get the rest of the ingredients ready.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook egg noodles according to package directions and drain well.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together noodles, green onions, sour cream, and cream cheese.
  • Spoon noodle mixture into a greased 13X9-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and place cooking spray side down on top of baking dish to cover.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Recipe Source: adapted from Southern Living

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272 Comments

  1. Lynn says:

    This recipe is nothing more than good old fashioned goulash.
    You cannot ruin it. Tomatoes or sauce or Prego. Any noodle,
    no yolk, chinese, pasta, gluten free. Whatever. Make it to suit your
    households palates and allergies!

    1. Misty motter says:

      It does not say anything about draining the hamburger after u cook it I know thatโ€™s a stupid question but I was confused on that

      1. Jonathan Russo says:

        I drain it now after finding it too water the first time I made. I also drain the diced tomatoes

      2. Mardee says:

        You use ground round, not ground beef. Ground round doesn’t require draining.

        1. Carolyn Acker says:

          I used ground deer meat (venison).

          1. Michele Grabowski says:

            Venison…โ€ฆ..yummy!!!

  2. Annemarie says:

    How much cauliflower would you use to substitute for the pasta? Would you use cauliflower florets or rice? If So, how much and would you cook before? Thanks. This looks delicious!

    1. Lisa says:

      I would use about 4 cups of caulie florets.

    2. Julie says:

      I would definitely cook the cauli half-way before assembling the casserole. I hope it turns out good!

    3. Bonnie Woolridge says:

      This is my new family favorite. Delicious.

  3. Leona says:

    this recipe looks so so good I want to try it but just wanted to know if maybe we can use chicken instead?? trying it with beef but just wanted to know if anyones tried it with chicken?

    1. Kandi says:

      I made this tonight. Very good. But you know I bet made with chicken with a white cheesy sauce would be so good. Gonna try it tomorrow. Yum

    2. Odie says:

      Ground turkey works well. I season while browning with Trappey’s Bull Sauce. People believe it’s beef all the time.

      1. Shelley says:

        Where did you buy that seasoning? I just made this for dinner and it’s in the oven now, hope it tastes ok

  4. Michael K says:

    My children are deathly allergic to eggs – so no egg noodles. But they really would like this dish – any thoughts on another noodle type that would work well in this casserole? Or another substitute? (but my boys unfortunately aren’t going to eat cauliflower etc).

    Thank you

    1. Debbie says:

      They have egg-less noodles….used them many times, no problem.

    2. ChristyJ says:

      You can buy no yolk noodles in bigger grocery stores. Have used them many times – they taste like noodles. It is usually the yolk to which people are allergic. Check with your doctor to make sure.

    3. Kim Schwartz says:

      I’m sure any kind of noodle will work.

    4. Rhiannon Edmonds says:

      You could get the giant macaroni noodles it would be like goulash.

    5. Marty says:

      I used spaghetti squash……we haven’t used pasta in over a year now…….spaghetti squash is the bomb

    6. carrie sheridan says:

      try tinkyada brown rice pasta – delicious and more nutritious and good fiber…

  5. Liz says:

    Making this tonight for dinner, with just a few tweaks since I am lactose intolerant. But I will find a way and I’m sure it will be amazing!

  6. Lori says:

    For people that canโ€™t eat that much cheese this is really ruined, so I am very disappointed. Cream cheese and sour cream oh lord help me!! I would be so sick! I guess people think everyone can can eat that or likes it… a very little cheese on top goes a long ways.

    1. Tracey says:

      This is simply a recipe that you need to skip, not complain for it to be altered to accommodate you, when everyone else seems to enjoy it and can have cheese

    2. Cheryl F says:

      I agree. Skip it if itโ€™s something you canโ€™t have. I exchange fat free plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. I think Iโ€™m going to try this recipe!

    3. Christine says:

      My motto: “There’s no such thing as too much cheese!”

    4. Trisha says:

      Soy cream cheese and soy sour cream would work well for you and I for one can’t taste the difference. There are also cheese substitutes—some better than others. Look for one made with cashews. BTW, cashew cream is VERY good and can be used as a substitute for cream.

    5. Charlotte says:

      Well Lori, don’t eat it? I don’t like peanuts, but I don’t comment of recipes that have peanuts and say that it’s ruined or that people think everyone likes peanuts. I just don’t comment, I move on, I find a recipe that sounds good. One that works for me. I don’t need to let everyone know how disappointed I am about said recipe.

      I’m disappointed in you Lori. I guess you think we shouldn’t enjoy cheese because you can’t?

      **Carry on

    6. Terry Pleasants says:

      Sounds like this isn’t the recipe for you Lori! Mine’s in the oven now. Can’t wait to serve it tomorrow with my Christmas dinner. I think my family will enjoy it.

    7. Kim Schwartz says:

      ummm…then don’t make it…pretty simple.

    8. Krista says:

      Please go find another recipe and stop complaining!

    9. Darrel says:

      Lori sounds like one of those that bitch if her ice cream is cold

    10. Rebecca says:

      There is tons of recipes that I cant eat because of peanut allergies… I dont bitch about it and go on about how it should be altered. Many people love these ingredients as the same with alot of peanut butter recipes. Move on and look for more accommodating recipes if this one isnt for you.

    11. Michelle A Boyce says:

      My goodness.No need to be snarky and rude just because someone has a personal negative opinion.
      How about you don’t read it and pass on by unless you have useful suggestions.

    12. Lori says:

      Dont make it then. Problem solved.

      1. Rob says:

        Wow…bet her mom had a fun time raising her. This recipe is just fine…look for another one that fits diet. Pinterest does have a nice search function …you know?

  7. Tn Rva Grl says:

    I’m going to try this tonight. What is a good side beside salad?

    1. Pam says:

      I am making this tonight, with the side being sautรฉed zucchini, onions, red bell peppers and whatever else I decide to add. Add a little (or a lot) of garlic.

  8. Amy Wilson says:

    We eat a Ketogenic Diet/Lifestyle, little/no carbs. Substituted cauliflower for the noodles. HUGE hit!

    1. Lisa says:

      I was thinking of doing this keto-style as well with spiralized butternut squash noodles. Worth a try!

      1. Christine Wilkinson says:

        I’m keto as well … was thinking of Konjak noodles. Use them all the time for speggetti. No carbs!

    2. Wendy says:

      I see the caolories count but I count protein and carb calories! What are those????. I times my protein gram X 4 and also my carbd and fats! Need those numbrs!!!,

      1. Hoolihan says:

        There are program counters online for free you can use and get the info for any recipe.

      2. Kim Schwartz says:

        Read the packages – hello…

  9. Dena says:

    To freezes ahead would I simply do the meat and then later the rest and add the cheese at the end?

  10. S OConnor says:

    Sounds yummy, Iโ€™m heading to the store to get things I donโ€™t have to make for dinner tonight!
    Iโ€™m originally from Indiana, my daughter had an autoimmune disorder we had treated at Riley
    Great choices for treating children in Indy
    I hope you and your family are doing well