May 23, 2023
Review RecipeEasy Hamburger Casserole with Noodles
You'll love how easy this hamburger casserole is to make! Baked with noodles, ground beef, seasonings, cheese and vegetables, this recipe goes together in minutes.
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Hamburger casserole is one-dish comfort food at its finest. Noodles are mixed with ground beef and vegetables and then topped with with cheese and baked to bubbly perfection (love this combo – try our baked mac and cheese, too!). Since it doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare, this hearty casserole recipe is perfect for a quick meal on busy nights.
Need more easy dinner recipes full of simple ingredients? This chili recipe is a favorite, as is Grandma’s classic goulash. We also love crockpot mac and cheese for an easy meal.
Easy Hamburger Casserole with Noodles Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 4 cups dry egg noodles, cooked
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 14-ounce can diced Italian style tomatoes
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Salt and black pepper
Substitutions And Additions
PEAS AND CARROTS: If you don’t enjoy peas and carrots, you could add more corn and bell peppers as a substitute.
MEAT: Any type of ground meat such as ground chicken, ground turkey, or even sausage would work in this great recipe in place of the hamburger meat.
CHEESE: A sharp cheddar cheese is delicious but you could either replace it or add more of a different type of cheese. Try mozzarella cheese or an Italian cheese blend. You could even add a bit of cream cheese or sour cream to the beef mixture to increase the creaminess.
SPICE: To kick up the heat a notch, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the mixture.
PASTA: Any bite-size pasta would be a great choice in this recipe. Try pasta shells, penne, or rotini.
SAUCE: Any type of spaghetti sauce would work for this recipe. Choose either plain or one with spice and extra veggies.
HOW TO MAKE THIS HAMBURGER CASSEROLE RECIPE
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
This recipe can be assembled ahead of time the night before and popped in the oven when you are ready to bake it.
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
STEP TWO: In a large pot, prepare four cups of dry egg noodles to al dente according to package directions, then set aside once cooked.
PRO TIP:
To test your pasta for al dente, take a bite of the pasta a minute or two before the package instructions indicate it should be done. When you bite into it, and your teeth feel some resistance, but the pasta is still tender, your pasta is al dente.
STEP THREE: Next, in a large skillet, cook the ground beef until it is almost done, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.
PRO TIP:
Ground beef can be cooked ahead of time in larger batches and frozen until you need it. Add the ground beef where indicated and continue the recipe as written.
STEP FOUR: Add the onion and green pepper to the skillet and cook for about four minutes, then add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for one minute more.
STEP FIVE: Pour the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet and cook together for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
STEP SIX: Put the egg noodles in the bottom of the greased baking dish, then pour the meat mixture on top. Add in the peas, carrots, corn, and half of the cheese. Mix everything together thoroughly.
STEP SEVEN: Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes in the oven, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
How To Serve
Serve this delicious meal warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. It goes great alongside our cheesy pull-apart bread and a side Caesar salad.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this comforting meal in the fridge for up to three days.
IN THE FREEZER: To freeze this ground beef casserole recipe, just be sure to store it in a freezer-safe container. To serve, you’ll want to thaw and then pop in the oven at 375°F to warm through.
I love how quick and simple this hamburger casserole is to make. Everything comes together in a snap in one dish and is ready after a few minutes baking in the oven. The end result is rich, cheesy comfort food that is perfect for busy weeknights that the whole family will love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare this casserole ahead of time?
This easy hamburger casserole recipe can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge covered in aluminum foil until you are ready to bake it.
Can I use different meat in this recipe?
You could use ground chicken, turkey, pork or Italian sausage in place of the ground beef in this recipe.
Could I make this recipe vegetarian?
You could replace the ground beef with black beans for a vegetarian version of this recipe.
Can you bake ground beef?
Ground beef is often baked into casseroles. Generally, it is cooked in a skillet on the stove top before being incorporated into a casserole and baked.
What are casseroles made of?
Casseroles tend to have three main components. A protein such as ground meat, fish, beans, or tofu, vegetables, and a starchy component such as potatoes or pasta are combined to create a casserole dish.
Can I use a metal pan instead of a casserole dish?
While a casserole dish is the traditional choice to make casseroles, you could also use a glass or metal baking pan or even a cast-iron skillet for your casserole recipe.
Can you put Pyrex in the oven?
Pyrex glassware can be safely put in the oven to bake your casserole. Just ensure that if you are transferring a made-ahead casserole from the fridge or freezer, you allow the dish to come to room temperature before placing it in the oven. If the glassware moves between two very different temperatures, there is a risk of it shattering.
What holds a casserole together?
The sauce in a casserole recipe is what keeps all of the components together.
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Hamburger Casserole Recipe
You'll love how easy this hamburger casserole is to make! Baked with noodles, ground beef, seasonings, cheese and vegetables, this recipe goes together in minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups dry egg noodles cooked
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 -ounce can tomato sauce
- 14 -ounce can diced Italian style tomatoes
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese divided
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare egg noodles according to directions and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until it is almost done, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.
- Add the onion and green pepper to the skillet and cook about 4 minutes, then add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet and cook together for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
- Put the egg noodles in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour the ground beef mixture on top. Add in the peas, carrots, corn, and half of the cheese. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes in the oven, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe can be assembled ahead of time the night before and popped in the oven when you are ready to bake it.
- Ground beef can be cooked ahead of time in larger batches and frozen until you need it. Add the ground beef where indicated and continue the recipe as written.
- To test your pasta for al dente, take a bite of the pasta a minute or two before the package instructions indicate it should be done. When you bite into it, and your teeth feel some resistance, but the pasta is still tender, your pasta is al dente.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal
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Comments
Toni Thomason says
Having picky eaters in the house, this hamburger casserole doesn’t disappoint and pleases everyone in the house.
pamela mader says
You don’t drain the tomatoes do you?
Layne Kangas says
No, I just pour them in!
Treena says
One of my favorites to whip up on a busy week night and makes everyone happy!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
This not only looks quick and easy to make but I’m sure it is so much better than the out of the box kind of meal. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Rachel Soule says
A satisfying casserole that left lots of leftovers!
Pam says
Do you have to cook the noodles first?
Layne Kangas says
Yes, you do. I hope you enjoy!
Melody says
Do you not drain the grease from the hamburger?
Layne Kangas says
I used lean so there wasn’t any to drain but if you had a lot of excess grease, you could definitely drain it!
Elysia Howard says
I had to make some adjustments because I didn’t have all the ingredients…no pepper, used minced dried onion, no peas/carrots, I only had crushed tomatoes and a Mexican cheese blend. And STILL came out great. Whole family loved it!
Pamela says
Used GF noodles and turned out great!
Heather says
My family doesn’t like frozen veggies can I use canned? Do I change the baking time?
Layne Kangas says
You could definitely used canned, it shouldn’t effect the baking time too much!
Arrow says
Can I substitute the egg noodles with any other kind of pasta noodle?
Layne Kangas says
We definitely prefer egg noodles in this recipe but you can use a different type of pasta if you’d prefer! Enjoy!