Description
This French Onion Ground Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines savory ground beef with caramelized onions and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. With a creamy, flavorful sauce and a crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or provolone cheese
- 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup crushed French fried onions (plus more for topping)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until soft and golden, about 10–12 minutes.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes; drain excess grease.
- Add soup and simmer: Stir in French onion soup and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Remove from heat; mix in sour cream, cooked noodles, mozzarella, Swiss cheese, and crushed fried onions.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a greased baking dish, top with additional fried onions, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For added richness, stir in 1/4 cup cream cheese with the sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
