Description
A comforting and savory casserole that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and cheesy goodness, all baked to perfection with a golden French fried onion topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized.
- Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, sour cream, and half of the Swiss cheese. Mix until well coated.
- Pour the beef and onion mixture into the bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, and French fried onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use Gruyère cheese instead of Swiss.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if preferred.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: ground beef casserole, French onion casserole, cheesy beef bake, comfort food