Old-Fashioned Ground Beef Casserole with Egg Noodles: A Creamy, Cheesy Comfort Food Classic (Page 3 ) | November 24, 2025

This old-fashioned casserole recipe is easy to put together and feeds a hungry table with ease.

1. Make the Savory Beef Sauce

Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• • Add the 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  • When browned and no longer pink, drain off any excess fat.
  • Stir in the garlic salt, salt, and both cans of tomato sauce.

• Add the sugar to mellow out the acidity in the tomatoes.
• Let the sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, then remove it from heat and set it aside, covered.

2. Cook the Egg Noodles

While the sauce simmers, bring a big pot of salted water to a boil.

• Add the egg noodles and cook them until just al dente.
• Drain and rinse them briefly with cool water to stop the cooking.

Set them aside—you’re about to start building!

3. Preheat and Prepare Your Baking Dish

• Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or butter to keep everything from sticking.

4. Mix the Creamy Layer

In a mixing bowl, combine:

• • The diced onion
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 oz cream cheese

Stir until smooth and evenly mixed. This creamy layer is what makes this dish so indulgent and comforting.

5. Assemble the Casserole

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