Poor Man Husband Casserole
A cozy, flavorful ground beef casserole with noodles and cheese that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 8 oz egg noodles
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and onions are translucent, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce and drained diced tomatoes, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Assemble the casserole by mixing the beef mixture, egg noodles, sour cream, and cottage cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, topping with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Top with parsley or green onions for garnish. Serve with salad or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, ground beef, easy recipe