Description
This comforting French Onion Beef Casserole combines tender egg noodles and savory ground beef in a creamy mushroom and French onion dip sauce, topped with crispy fried onions for a deliciously easy casserole perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (15 ounce) jar Lays French Onion Dip
- 1/2 cup French fried onions
- Parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Noodles: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef. Break up the meat carefully with a spoon while cooking. Season with salt and pepper. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease.
- Combine Sauces and Beef: Stir in the cream of mushroom soups and the jar of Lays French Onion Dip into the cooked beef. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked egg noodles to the beef and sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the noodles and coat them with the sauce.
- Top and Bake: Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the French fried onions evenly over the top. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the fried onions are crispy and the casserole is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Drain the cooked noodles well to avoid a watery casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease, making the casserole less oily.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked mushrooms or plant-based ground meat.
- French fried onions provide the classic crunchy topping; do not substitute for regular onions as the texture will differ.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
