Description
Hearty pioneer woman beef noodle casserole combines creamy textures with rich ground beef and comforting pasta. Midwestern kitchen charm meets simple ingredients for a satisfying family dinner that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs (567 g) ground chuck
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ¼ cups small curd cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz (227 g) egg noodles
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) tomato sauce
- ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sliced green onions, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Meat Foundation: Brown ground chuck in a large skillet, draining excess fat. Incorporate tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper, simmering for 5 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook egg noodles in boiling water until perfectly tender, then drain and set aside.
- Creamy Binding: Blend sour cream and cottage cheese until silky smooth, seasoning with black pepper. Gently fold in cooked noodles and green onions, ensuring uniform coating.
- Layering Technique: Spread half the noodle mixture in the baking dish, top with meat sauce and sharp cheddar cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with a generous cheese topping.
- Baking Process: Slide casserole into the oven, baking for 20 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust. Shield with aluminum foil if cheese browns too quickly to prevent burning.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose 80/20 ground chuck for optimal flavor and moisture, ensuring a rich, juicy base for the casserole.
- Noodle Texture: Cook egg noodles just until al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain a perfect bite in the final dish.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly grated sharp cheddar for superior melting and more intense flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Baking Watch: Monitor casserole closely during final minutes to achieve golden, bubbly cheese without over-browning the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg