Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces egg noodles
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
Optional: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large pot, cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried onion flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, ground beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Mix well.
In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, sprinkle with half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, then repeat the layers.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Add diced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and low-fat cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze before baking for a quick meal later.
Serve with garlic bread, a crisp green salad, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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