Recipe Card of Grandma's Hamburger Casserole
This nostalgic hamburger casserole combines ground beef, tomatoes, egg noodles, and a cheesy sauce, capturing comfort food's finest flavors with simplicity and tradition. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal.
Ingredients list
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 8 ounce package egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 0.5 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a hot skillet over medium-high, crumble and brown the ground beef until it's browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the excess grease and discard it.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, garlic salt, and salt with the browned beef. Simmer the sauce until flavors meld, around 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.
- As the sauce cooks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Cook egg noodles, stirring occasionally, until firm yet tender, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and diced onion together in a bowl until well combined.
- In the casserole dish, layer half of the noodles, followed by half of the sour cream mix, and half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Bake the layered casserole in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Notes
This casserole is even better the next day! Perfect for meal prep or family gatherings.
Customize it with your favorite cheeses and vegetables.
Customize it with your favorite cheeses and vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 975mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
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