John Ed's Ground Beef Casserole

Savor the ultimate comfort food with John Ed's Ground Beef Casserole, a hearty baked dish that combines savory layers of tender egg noodles, rich ground beef in a flavorful tomato sauce, and a creamy blend of sour cream and cream cheese. Topped generously with gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, this casserole bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, making it an easy weeknight dinner for families and a showstopper at potlucks. With its perfect balance of Italian-inspired seasoning, melty cheesiness, and satisfying textures, this crowd-pleasing dish is destined to become a new family favorite. Simple to prepare and loaded with flavor, John Ed's Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal to warm you from the inside out.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, softened cream cheese, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

To assemble, spread half of the cooked noodles evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Layer half of the sour cream mixture over the noodles, spreading it gently with a spatula.

Step 9

Spoon half of the ground beef mixture over the sour cream layer, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.

Step 11

Repeat the layers: noodles, sour cream mixture, ground beef mixture, and cheddar cheese.

Step 12

Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella cheese for an extra cheesy layer.

Step 13

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.

Step 14

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2578.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4468.8

Total Fat 340.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 190.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1150.3mg	0%
Sodium 6358.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 51.2g
Protein 208.6g	0%

Vitamin D 14.3IU	0%
Calcium 3179.0mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2637.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 15.0%