Jay’s Creamy Layered Beef & Noodle Casserole
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Jay | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting and savory ground beef casserole featuring layers of egg noodles, a rich sour cream and cream cheese mixture, and a seasoned tomato-beef sauce baked until bubbly.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 40 mins | None | 6-8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. | Ground Beef | Raw |
| 1 pkg. | Egg Noodles | Uncooked |
| 2 small cans | Tomato Sauce | Standard |
| 1 carton | Sour Cream | Standard |
| 1 small pkg. | Cream Cheese | Softened |
| 1-2 cloves | Garlic | Minced |
| 1 bunch | Spring Onions | Tops chopped |
| 1 tsp. | Sugar | Standard |
| To taste | Salt | Standard |
| To taste | Pepper | Standard |
| To taste | Other spices | e.g., oregano |
| As needed | Grated Cheese | For topping |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Meat and Sauce
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Brown the 1 lb. ground beef in a skillet.
- Add the 1-2 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp. sugar to taste.
- Stir in the 2 small cans tomato sauce and let simmer for about 20 minutes until rich and fragrant.
Step 2: Cook Noodles and Cream Mixture
- While the sauce simmers, cook the 1 pkg. egg noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- In a separate bowl, mix the 1 carton sour cream, 1 small pkg. cream cheese, and chopped 1 bunch spring onions tops until well blended.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- In a casserole dish, create layers: start with a layer of egg noodles, then a layer of the sour cream sauce, and then a layer of the meat sauce. Repeat if possible.
- Sprinkle the top with grated cheese.
- Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and melted.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
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