Poor Man’s Husband Casserole – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef
This casserole isn’t glamorous. It won’t win a beauty pageant. But when you’re knee-deep in laundry, the fridge is glaring back empty, and your patience is running on fumes—this dish? It gets you.
I call it Poor Man’s Husband Casserole, but really, it’s just comfort in a baking dish. Layers of buttery noodles, rich meat sauce, and a creamy cheese blend that clings to your fork like it knows you need this moment. We’ve all had those days. Sometimes dinner isn’t about showing off. Sometimes, it’s about showing up. And this one always does.
My first attempt? A little too much garlic (no such thing, I know). The second? I forgot to thaw the beef. Third time? Magic. So go ahead, make it your own mess. Add a pinch more spice, swap the noodles, eat it straight from the pan—I won't tell.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked
- 1 can (10.75 oz) tomato soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain the fat.
- Stir in tomato soup, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the cooked noodles in a baking dish.
- Spread the sour cream over the noodles. Don’t worry if it looks uneven—it’ll melt into goodness.
- Pour the beef mixture on top. Spread it out gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese all over.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.