Description
Hearty French Onion Beef invites home cooks into a world of comforting flavors, blending tender beef with caramelized onions and rich broth. Classic French cuisine meets rustic comfort, promising a soul-warming meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (93/7)
- 2 cups French fried onions
Noodles and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) wide egg noodles
- 16 ounces (454 grams) French onion dip
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1.5 cups (170 grams) Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare egg noodles in boiling water according to package directions, ensuring they reach al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles and stirring occasionally with Worcestershire sauce until meat is completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, then return beef to pan. Incorporate French onion dip and cream of mushroom soup, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed and heated through.
- Gently fold cooked egg noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring each noodle is well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole, creating a complete coverage.
- Place the dish in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until cheese begins to melt and edges become bubbly.
- Remove casserole from oven, quickly distribute French fried onions across the top, then return to oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until onions turn golden and crispy.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven to help set the dish. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- A comforting one-pan meal that transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
- Creamy beef and noodle casserole packed with rich French onion flavors and crunchy fried onion topping.
- Easily customizable dish that welcomes extra vegetables like peas or diced bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Quick preparation method allows for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor in under 45 minutes.
- Budget-friendly recipe using pantry staples and affordable protein to feed a hungry family.
- Freezer-friendly option that reheats beautifully for make-ahead meal planning convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 564 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg