Description
Hearty sour cream beef noodle bake delivers comfort with layers of rich flavors and creamy textures. Midwestern home cooking shines through this simple, satisfying casserole that promises warmth and deliciousness at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz (340 g) uncooked egg noodles
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) diced tomatoes, drained
- 8 oz (227 g) sour cream
- 8 oz (227 g) small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups (226 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process, preventing overcooking. Lightly toss with olive oil to keep noodles separated and glistening.
- Meat Foundation: In a large skillet, brown ground beef, breaking into fine crumbles. Enhance with robust seasonings, creating a rich flavor profile. Fold in sour cream and tomato sauce, blending until mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Layering and Assembly: Preheat oven to optimal temperature. Arrange noodles as the base in a prepared baking dish, then evenly distribute seasoned beef mixture across the surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cheese and Baking: Generously crown the casserole with shredded cheese, creating a golden, crispy top layer. Bake until cheese melts completely and edges turn a delectable bronze color.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest briefly, permitting flavors to meld and stabilize. Slice and serve warm, garnishing with fresh herbs to elevate the dish’s aromatic appeal.
Notes
- Prevent Mushy Noodles: Immediately shock cooked noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process and maintain perfect texture.
- Optimize Meat Seasoning: Use robust spices and thoroughly crumble ground beef to develop a deep, consistent flavor throughout the dish.
- Achieve Perfect Cheese Crust: Sprinkle cheese generously and bake until edges turn golden brown and crispy for maximum flavor and texture.
- Let Flavors Settle: Allow casserole to rest briefly after baking, enabling ingredients to meld and create a more harmonious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 483
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg