Sour Cream And Ground Beef Layered Casserole Recipe

Name: Sour Cream And Ground Beef Layered Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) (optional); 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or more or less if desired); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 1 large green onion, finely chopped (can use 2 onions); 3 cups cooked fine egg noodles; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more if desired); 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or more or less if desired)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 large green onion, finely chopped (can use 2 onions)
3 cups cooked fine egg noodles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more if desired)
1/8 teaspoon paprika

1
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and chili flakes (if using) over medium heat until meat is browned and no longer pink; drain fat then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
4
Add tomato sauce and sugar; bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally (season with salt and pepper about halfway through of cooking time).
5
Transfer meat mixture to a greased baking dish; set aside.
6
In a bowl beat cream cheese and sour cream at low speed until smooth.
7
Add in green onions then stir to combine.
8
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the ground beef in the dish.
9
Top with cooked noodles, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the noodles.
10
Sprinkle with paprika.
11
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

1885

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) (optional), and more.

Yes, Sour Cream And Ground Beef Layered 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!

Sour Cream And Ground Beef Layered Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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