Description
This comforting Beef Stroganoff Casserole combines tender ground beef, egg noodles, and a creamy mushroom sauce baked to perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping. A hearty, easy-to-make casserole ideal for weeknight dinners that brings all the classic stroganoff flavors into one simple dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 pound ground beef (chuck or other)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Topping
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven and brown beef: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside the browned meat.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooking until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Gradually pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine and heat through.
- Combine noodles with sauce: Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and gently stir to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer the noodle and beef mixture to the prepared casserole dish. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and chopped fresh parsley. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Finally, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the breadcrumbs.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and to ensure easy serving.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the ground beef well to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Use freshly cooked noodles for best texture; avoid overcooking to prevent mushiness.
- The breadcrumb topping adds crispiness but can be omitted for a softer topping.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the mozzarella cheese with cheddar.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
