Description
Hearty French onion beef casserole marries classic comfort with rich, savory flavors. Caramelized onions, tender beef, and melted cheese create a soul-warming dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (93/7)
- 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
Noodles and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) wide egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 16 ounces (454 grams) French onion dip, refrigerated variety
- 10 ½ ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups French fried onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking vessel with a light coating of grease.
- Prepare egg noodles until they reach a tender-firm texture, then rinse with cold water to halt cooking and prevent clumping.
- In a large skillet, transform the ground beef over moderate heat, introducing Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor. Cook thoroughly until the meat loses all pink coloration.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet, then reintroduce the beef and fold in French onion dip and cream of mushroom soup, creating a rich, harmonious mixture.
- Allow the beef mixture to gently simmer for a few moments, melding the robust flavors together.
- Transfer the noodle and beef combination into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously blanket the casserole with shredded cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and bubble.
- Sprinkle French fried onions across the surface and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the topping achieves a golden, crispy texture.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest briefly before serving to allow flavors to settle.
- Refrigerate any remaining portions within two hours, consuming within three days for optimal taste and quality.
Notes
- Quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines hearty ground beef with creamy sauce and comforting noodles.
- Ensure noodles are al dente to prevent mushiness when baking the casserole.
- Drain beef thoroughly to reduce excess grease and prevent a soggy final dish.
- Shredded cheese melts beautifully, creating a golden, bubbly topping that adds rich flavor.
- French fried onions provide a delightful crunch and elevate the casserole’s texture and taste.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg