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French Onion Beef Casserole

French Onion Beef Casserole: Cozy Comfort for Your Family

This French Onion Beef Casserole is a delightful comfort food that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Dried Egg Noodles Feel free to swap with your favorite pasta type.
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cans (10.75 oz) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Use cream of chicken if allergic to mushrooms.
  • 1 jar (15 oz) Lay’s French Onion Dip Consider a homemade dip with sour cream and onion soup mix.
  • 0.5 cup French's Fried Onions Crushed potato chips can be used as a substitute.
  • to taste Freshly Chopped Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the dried egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat, crumbling it while cooking. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess grease.
  4. Add the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the Lay’s French Onion dip to the browned beef, stir until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the cooked egg noodles until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  6. Transfer the noodle and beef mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly, and sprinkle with French's fried onions on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbling and the onions are golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Taste before baking to ensure seasoning is just right, and customize with additional vegetables if desired.

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