Grandma's Ground Beef Casserole

Health score
10%
Grandma's Ground Beef Casserole
75 min.
6
548kcal

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Welcome to a comforting, heartwarming dish that’s sure to bring back fond memories of family gatherings—Grandma's Ground Beef Casserole. This delightful casserole, infused with rich flavors and creamy textures, is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy lunch or a hearty dinner. With just 75 minutes from start to finish, it’s an easy and satisfying recipe that serves six, making it ideal for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers.

The star of this dish is the savory ground beef, which is beautifully seasoned and simmered in a luscious tomato sauce, creating a flavor-packed foundation that will have everyone asking for seconds. Layered with tender egg noodles and a creamy mixture of sour cream and cream cheese, this casserole strikes the perfect balance between comfort and indulgence. Topped off with the golden, melty goodness of sharp Cheddar cheese, each bite delivers a delightful crunch and richness that will transport your taste buds straight to your grandmother's kitchen.

No need to stress about complicated preparations—this recipe features straightforward steps and ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Grandma's Ground Beef Casserole is more than just a meal; it’s a cherished reminder of home-cooked love that brings families together around the dinner table. So grab your apron, preheat the oven, and let’s get cooking this beloved classic!

Ingredients

  • 30 ounce tomato sauce canned
  • ounce cream cheese 
  • ounce extra wide egg noodles 
  • teaspoon garlic salt 
  • pound ground beef 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded to taste
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • large onion diced white
  • teaspoon sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  2. Mix sugar, salt, garlic salt and tomato sauce into ground beef; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, cover skillet, and cool to room temperature.
  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain and cool slightly.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  7. Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and onion in a bowl.
  8. Scoop half the noodles into the prepared casserole dish; top with half the sour cream mixture. Spoon half the ground beef mixture atop sour cream layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with Cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese has browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories548kcal
Protein17.58%
Fat53.31%
Carbs29.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.02
Glycemic Load
14.99
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.795217228972%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:547.69kcal
27.38%
Fat:32.76g
50.41%
Saturated Fat:14.86g
92.86%
Carbohydrates:40.25g
13.42%
Net Carbohydrates:36.45g
13.26%
Sugar:9.35g
10.39%
Cholesterol:131.78mg
43.93%
Sodium:1624.62mg
70.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.31g
48.62%
Selenium:47.41µg
67.73%
Phosphorus:343.49mg
34.35%
Vitamin B12:1.94µg
32.32%
Zinc:4.79mg
31.9%
Vitamin B3:5.48mg
27.38%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.24%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.17%
Potassium:827.89mg
23.65%
Vitamin A:1161.24IU
23.22%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.56%
Iron:3.66mg
20.35%
Vitamin E:2.83mg
18.89%
Copper:0.34mg
17.22%
Calcium:171.96mg
17.2%
Magnesium:66.21mg
16.55%
Fiber:3.8g
15.19%
Vitamin C:12.12mg
14.69%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.41%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.4%
Folate:39.31µg
9.83%
Vitamin K:6.72µg
6.4%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.64%
Source:Allrecipes