Description
French Onion Beef Casserole is a creamy, hearty dish made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and rich French onion flavor, topped with crispy fried onions. It is a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
10 ounces dried egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) jar French onion dip
1/2 cup fried onions
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper and drain excess grease.
- Add cream of mushroom soup and French onion dip to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the cooked egg noodles until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle fried onions over the top.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until heated through and the top is crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Add vegetables like mushrooms, peas, or green beans for extra nutrition.
Top with shredded cheese before baking for a cheesy variation.
Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
