Description
French Onion Beef Casserole is a creamy, savory baked dinner made with ground beef, egg noodles, French onion dip, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.75 ounces each
- 1 jar French onion dip, 15 ounces
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of water according to the package directions until just tender. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, cook and crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper, then drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add both cans of cream of mushroom soup and the French onion dip to the skillet with the beef. Stir until smooth and combined.
- Gently fold the cooked egg noodles into the beef mixture until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook the noodles just until tender so they do not become too soft after baking.
- Drain the beef well to keep the casserole creamy rather than greasy.
- Add 1 cup of shredded Swiss, mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar cheese for a cheesier version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of milk or broth if the casserole thickens after chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1180
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 62
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 85