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Layered Beef Casserole Delight

Layered Beef Casserole Delight

This cozy layered beef casserole stacks saucy meat, creamy noodles, and melted cheese into one bubbling bake. Perfect for weeknights or a potluck crowd.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz wide egg noodles, dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 lb ground beef 85%–90% lean works well
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.75 cup green bell pepper, diced optional
  • 24 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt divide for sauce and dairy layer
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for extra melt
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped plus more for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • Boil noodles in salted water until just shy of al dente. Drain well.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef, breaking it up.
  • Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer the sauce 8–10 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning.
  • Blend cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and fold in parsley.
  • Layer half the noodles in the dish. Dollop and spread half the cream mixture over them.
  • Spoon on half the beef sauce. Sprinkle half the cheddar and half the mozzarella.
  • Repeat layers with remaining noodles, cream mixture, sauce, and cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
  • Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the cheddar for pepper jack and add a pinch of cumin for a spiced kick. Storage: Cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat covered at 325°F until hot, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Layered Beef Casserole Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.