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French Onion Beef Casserole
Laura

French Onion Beef Casserole

Hearty French Onion Beef Casserole with tender ground beef, creamy egg noodles, and crispy fried onion topping. An easy comfort food dinner ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 1 pound lean ground beef browned and drained
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces each
  • 1 container French onion dip 15 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups French fried onions divided
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  3. While noodles cook, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked egg noodles, browned ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, French onion dip, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
  5. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with 1 cup French fried onions.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining 1 cup French fried onions and drizzle with melted butter.
  7. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through and onions are golden and crispy.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Cook noodles 1 minute less than package directions to prevent overcooking in the oven.
  • Drain beef and noodles thoroughly to avoid a greasy casserole.
  • Add fried onions during the last 5-10 minutes to keep them crispy.
  • Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.