Heavenly Ground Beef Casserole

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 3
Heavenly Ground Beef Casserole for a Satisfying Meal
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
28 ounces tomato sauce
1 can diced green chilies ( optional )
8 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 pint sour cream
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb egg noodles
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
783
Sugar
9g
Fat
41g
Heavenly Ground Beef Casserole is a classic comfort food that is loved by many. It is a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed on a chilly evening or served at a potluck. This casserole is made with ground beef, tomato sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, onion, and egg noodles. It is layered with noodles and a creamy cheese mixture, making it the ultimate comfort food. Although it is not the healthiest option, it is a dish that is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. Serve it with a side salad or some vegetables to balance out the richness of the dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain.
3.Add minced garlic, salt, tomato sauce, and optional diced green chilies. Stir to combine.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and chopped onion. Set aside.
5.Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
6.Spread half of the beef mixture in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the cooked egg noodles.
7.Spread all of the cream cheese mixture over the noodles.
8.Add remaining beef mixture and noodles on top of the cream cheese mixture.
9.Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
10.Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Hearty and satisfying, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to make with simple ingredients.

Great for leftovers and meal planning as it can be made ahead of time and reheated.

CONS

This casserole is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and sour cream.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also contains a lot of carbs due to the egg noodles, which may not be suitable for those on low-carb diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ground beef is a good source of protein and important vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc.
Tomato sauce is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that is good for heart health and may reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Onion is a prebiotic that can improve gut health and support the immune system.

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