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A close-up shot of the cheesy ground beef casserole, showing the layers of pasta, meat sauce, and melted cheese.

Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole (The Ultimate Comfort Meal)

This Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food! Made with savory ground beef, tender pasta, a rich tomato sauce, and loaded with melted cheese, this easy-to-make dish will become an instant family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 562
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz egg noodles cooked al dente
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, the beef sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps it set.

Notes

For the best flavor, use a mix of sharp and medium cheddar cheese.
Don't overcook the pasta initially, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.