Description
Hearty Poor Man’s Husband Casserole delivers comfort and satisfaction in one delicious pan. Savory layers of ground beef, potatoes, and creamy cheese blend perfectly for a budget-friendly meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 453 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (8 oz / 226 grams) egg noodles, cooked and drained
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, transform ground beef into crispy, browned fragments over medium flame. Introduce diced onions and sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Eliminate excess grease through careful draining.
- Infuse the meat with robust taco seasoning, stirring until the mixture thickens and develops deep, complex flavors.
- Create a creamy noodle foundation by blending cooked egg noodles with tangy sour cream and rich cream of mushroom soup, ensuring each pasta strand glistens with the luxurious mixture.
- Distribute the silky noodle layer across the prepared baking dish, creating an even, welcoming surface.
- Cascade the seasoned beef atop the noodle foundation, covering it completely with savory meat.
- Generously shower shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer, creating a golden, promising blanket.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes for cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling masterpiece.
- Rest the casserole briefly after removing from oven, permitting flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap regular noodles with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or mozzarella for unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or spinach to the beef mixture for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg