Name: Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole Organized Chaos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) Ground Beef (Lean); 250 g (9 oz) Wide Egg Noodles (Cooked Al Dente); 200 g (7 oz) Sour Cream (Full-Fat); 150 g (5.3 oz) Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 Medium Onion (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), Diced; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Large Carrot (≈80 g / 2.8 oz), Grated; 1 Celery Stalk (≈50 g / 1.8 oz), Diced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil; 2 tbsp (30 g) Butter; 2 tbsp (30 g) Flour; 300 ml (1 ¼ cup) Vegetable Broth (Low-Sodium); 1 tbsp (15 ml) Tomato Paste; 1 tsp (5 ml) Smoked Paprika; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Dried Thyme; ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) Black Pepper; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Sea Salt; 2 tbsp (30 g) Roasted Red Pepper Puree; ¼ cup (30 g) Panko Breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Melted Butter (for Breadcrumbs); 1 tbsp (15 g) Parsley, Chopped; Zest of ½ Lemon

Description

This Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is a comforting blend of savory ground beef, egg noodles, and a creamy, tangy sauce with a hint of smoky paprika and roasted red pepper. It’s a family-friendly meal that’s both satisfying and easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g (1 lb) Ground Beef (Lean)
250 g (9 oz) Wide Egg Noodles (Cooked Al Dente)
200 g (7 oz) Sour Cream (Full-Fat)
150 g (5.3 oz) Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 Medium Onion (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), Diced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Large Carrot (≈80 g / 2.8 oz), Grated
1 Celery Stalk (≈50 g / 1.8 oz), Diced
2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil
2 tbsp (30 g) Butter
2 tbsp (30 g) Flour
300 ml (1 ¼ cup) Vegetable Broth (Low-Sodium)
1 tbsp (15 ml) Tomato Paste
1 tsp (5 ml) Smoked Paprika
½ tsp (2.5 ml) Dried Thyme
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) Black Pepper
½ tsp (2.5 ml) Sea Salt
2 tbsp (30 g) Roasted Red Pepper Puree
¼ cup (30 g) Panko Breadcrumbs
1 tbsp (15 ml) Melted Butter (for Breadcrumbs)
1 tbsp (15 g) Parsley, Chopped
Zest of ½ Lemon

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Instructions

Prep Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente, drain, and rinse.
Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, then add garlic.
Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, season with spices.
Make Sauce: Stir in flour, then gradually add broth and tomato paste, simmer until thickened.
Add Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream, roasted red pepper puree, and cheese.
Combine & Transfer: Combine noodles and sauce, transfer to baking dish.
Top & Bake: Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs, bake for 25-30 minutes.
Rest & Garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

Preparing ingredients beforehand (mise en place) streamlines the cooking process. Feel free to customize with different cheeses or spices.

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: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg