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recipe sour cream beef noodle casserole
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners. It features a hearty beef and noodle base topped with a vibrant herb-zest sour cream swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1lb 2oz) Ground Beef: Lean, halal-certified beef forms the base.
- 300g (10½oz) Wide Egg Noodles: Provides a substantial texture.
- 250g (1 cup) Sour Cream: For a creamy base.
- 1 Large Onion, Diced: Adds aromatic flavor.
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Adds pungent, savory notes.
- 240ml (1 cup) Beef Broth: Adds depth and umami.
- 240ml (1 cup) Whole Milk: Contributes to creamy texture.
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing.
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky flavor.
- 1 tsp (5g) Dried Thyme: Earthy, herbaceous aroma.
- ½ tsp (2½g) Black Pepper: Subtle spice.
- ½ tsp (2½g) Salt: Essential seasoning.
- 100g (3½oz) Cheddar Cheese: Sharp, savory flavor.
- 200g (7oz) Sour Cream (for topping): Base for herb topping.
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Parsley, Chopped: Bright, herbaceous flavor.
- 1 tsp (5g) Lemon Zest: Brightens the topping.
Instructions
- Preheat & Cook Noodles: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cook noodles *al dente*, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the Beef: Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked.
- Season the Beef: Season beef with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme.
- Simmer in Broth & Milk: Add beef broth and milk, simmer for 3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Combine & Transfer: Stir in noodles and half the cheddar cheese, then transfer to a greased casserole dish.
- Prepare Sour Cream Swirl: Combine sour cream, parsley, lemon zest, and paprika.
- Top & Bake: Dollop sour cream mixture over casserole, swirl, and sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest, Garnish & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use wide egg noodles and don’t skip the lemon zest in the sour cream topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg