Description
Hearty french onion beef casserole brings classic French flavors to a comforting midwestern dinner table. Savory beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese create a rich, satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (227 grams) egg noodles, cooked
Dairy and Soup Base:
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking dish with light grease.
- Place ground beef in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until thoroughly browned, carefully draining excess fat.
- Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Incorporate French onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and sour cream into the meat mixture, stirring to create a rich, creamy sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Simultaneously, prepare egg noodles in a separate pot according to package directions, ensuring they are cooked al dente.
- Drain noodles thoroughly and fold them into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, creating a complete coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to boost nutritional value and create more texture in the casserole.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles or whole wheat pasta to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the comfort food essence.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow flavors to meld and make serving easier, preventing the dish from falling apart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 552 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg