Beef Lombardi is a comforting and hearty casserole featuring tender ground beef in a savory tomato sauce layered with creamy egg noodles and plenty of melted Colby Jack cheese. This dish is perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
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Beef Lombardi
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Lean ground beef 1 lb
Onion 1/2
Salt 1 teaspoon
Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Tomato paste 4 tablespoons (3 oz)
Garlic cloves 3
Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
Diced tomatoes & chilies (like Ro-tel) 3 (10 oz) cans
Celery salt 1/4 teaspoon
Egg noodles 1 (12 oz) package
Sour cream 1 1/4 cups
Cream cheese 4 oz
Cornstarch 1 tablespoon
Colby Jack cheese 2 1/2 cups
Instructions:
Preheat Oven and Brown Beef: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175°C). Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and lean ground beef to the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onion is softened. Season generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Add Tomato Mixture: Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and the drained diced tomatoes & chilies to the pan with the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, or until some of the liquid from the tomatoes begins to cook off and the flavors meld.
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Cook Noodles: While the beef mixture is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for only 3 minutes. This will ensure they are al dente and don’t become mushy during baking. Before draining, reserve 2 cups of the noodle cooking water. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
