Description
Scrumptious beef stroganoff noodle bake combines classic Russian comfort with creamy pasta perfection. Rich layers of tender egg noodles and savory ground beef create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) medium egg noodles
- 10.75 oz (305 g) tomato soup
- 10.5 oz (298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps dried onion flakes
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray to prevent adherence.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in rapidly boiling water until al dente, drain thoroughly, and set aside to air dry.
- Meat Transformation: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat completely to ensure a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together tomato soup, mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion flakes, and additional seasonings in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Mixture Integration: Combine cooked noodles, seasoned beef, and creamy sauce, ensuring every component is thoroughly coated and distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- Baking Process: Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading uniformly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a golden, appetizing surface.
- Finishing Touch: If edges become too crisp, loosely tent with aluminum foil during the final cooking stage. Once removed from the oven, generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top to add a final layer of savory complexity before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Whisk soup ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent sauce that won’t break or separate during baking.
- Drain Meat Carefully: Remove excess beef fat completely to avoid a greasy, heavy casserole and maintain a lighter, more appetizing texture.
- Noodle Texture Tip: Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent mushiness during the additional baking time, ensuring a perfect pasta bite.
- Cheese Finishing Touch: Add Parmesan cheese in the last few minutes of baking or immediately after removing from oven to preserve its fresh, vibrant flavor and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg