Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this savory Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole—a delightful fusion of comfort food and Asian-inspired flavors! This hearty casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables like celery, mushrooms, and bean sprouts, and crunchy water chestnuts all enveloped in a creamy, soy-infused sauce. Topped with crispy chow mein noodles and baked to golden perfection, this dish is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping leftovers. Garnish with green onions for a fresh, vibrant touch, and enjoy this warm, flavorful casserole that’s destined to become a household favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 35 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup, chopped celery
• 1 can (14 ounces), drained bean sprouts
• 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
• 1 can (8 ounces), drained and sliced water chestnuts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups chow mein noodles
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped celery to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

4. Stir in soy sauce, black pepper, and salt to season the beef mixture. Mix well.

5. Reduce the heat to low and fold in the cream of mushroom soup, sliced water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and mushrooms. Stir until everything is evenly combined.

6. Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.

7. Top the mixture with chow mein noodles, spreading them evenly across the top.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the noodles are toasted and crisp.

9. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

10. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh, colorful finish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (312.7g)

Calories		398
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.8 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	7.5 g	38%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g
Cholesterol		55 mg	18%
Sodium		887 mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate		30.3 g	11%
	Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	13%
	Total Sugars	7.5 g
Protein		19.7 g	39%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	2%
Calcium		86 mg	7%
Iron		3.1 mg	17%
Potassium		701 mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1233 cal (50.6%%)

Protein: 470 cal (19.3%%)

Carbs: 731 cal (30.0%%)