Crunchy Beef Bake
Dive into cozy comfort food with this irresistible Crunchy Beef Bake, a hearty casserole layered with robust flavors and a satisfyingly crispy topping. This recipe brings together savory ground beef simmered with onions, garlic, and Italian-seasoned tomatoes, perfectly paired with creamy egg noodles blended with sour cream and cream cheese for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and golden, buttery panko breadcrumbs, every bite offers the perfect balance of creamy, meaty, and crunchy. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this family-friendly dinner is perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it straight from the oven, garnished with fresh green onions, for a dish that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Keywords: Crunchy Beef Bake, beef casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces, canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces, cooked and drained wide egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces, softened cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons, melted butter
- 2 tablespoons, sliced (for garnish, optional) green onion
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, mix the cooked noodles, sour cream, and cream cheese until well combined.
Spread half of the noodle mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer half of the beef mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Repeat the layers: remaining noodle mixture, beef mixture, and then the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top layer of cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling at the edges.
Let the Crunchy Beef Bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.7 g | 361% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.5 g | 778% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1019 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 4439 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.3 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 175.4 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2349 mg | 181% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2663 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
