Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe
Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe is a hearty baked dish layered with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, creamy egg noodles, and melted cheddar cheese. It is simple, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans 15 oz each tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Prepare the Beef Sauce
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Cook the Egg Noodles
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Noodle Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese. Add the cooked egg noodles and season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
Assemble the Casserole
- Spread half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the beef sauce.
- Add the remaining noodle mixture in an even layer, then top with the remaining beef sauce.
Add the Cheese and Bake
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese has melted.
Rest and Serve
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the egg noodles with a certified gluten-free pasta that holds its shape well during baking. Also verify that the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese are certified gluten free, as some packaged products may contain hidden gluten or anti-caking agents. If needed, slightly undercook the gluten-free pasta before assembling the casserole so it does not become overly soft during baking.