Beef With Carrots Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef With Carrots Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced, to taste; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 1 cup light sour cream or 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped or 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 cup carrot (fresh not canned); 8 ounces egg noodles, freshly cooked and drained; 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, chopped; 1/2 - 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (regular or light)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced, to taste
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
1 cup light sour cream or 1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup carrot (fresh not canned)
8 ounces egg noodles, freshly cooked and drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (regular or light)

1
(If you haven't already done so,steam your carrots and cook your egg noodles according to package directions, timing it so that they are drained ready to go by the time the sour cream mixture is ready).
2
Saute onions, garlic, and beef in a large skillet until fully cooked.
3
Drain fat.
4
Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture and simmer on medium-low about 5 minutes, lid ajar.
5
Mix together sour cream, cottage cheese, parsley, and carrots in a bowl.
6
Add creamy mixture to the cooked egg noodles along with the mushrooms and stir gently to combine.
7
In a 3 quart casserole (sprayed with nonstick spray), layer the meat and the noodles alternately, beginning and ending with the noodle mixture.
8
Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes, do not overcook or it will dry out.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, 1 -2 garlic clove, minced, to taste, 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Beef With Carrots Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef With Carrots Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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