Description
French Onion Beef Casserole is a delightful and hearty dish that brings the comforting flavors of classic French onion soup to your dinner table. This casserole features tender ground beef and al dente egg noodles enveloped in a creamy sauce made from rich mushroom and French onion soups. Topped with crispy fried onions for an irresistible crunch, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal. Easy to prepare and bake, it promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
- 1 1/3 cups crispy fried onions, divided
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink; season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- In a separate pot, cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked beef, drained noodles, cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining black pepper; mix well.
- Fold in 2/3 cup crispy fried onions.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle remaining fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg