Description
This Classic Beef Stroganoff Casserole is a comforting and creamy baked dish featuring tender ground beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and egg noodles smothered in a rich sour cream sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella or Swiss cheese. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, it combines the traditional flavors of beef stroganoff with the ease of a casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready to bake the casserole evenly.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the egg noodles according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain them well and set aside to prevent overcooking during baking.
- Sauté Beef and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms; sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Garlic and Flour: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute to release its aroma. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients, which helps thicken the sauce later.
- Make Sauce: Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens into a creamy sauce.
- Combine Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the sour cream to make the sauce rich and creamy without curdling.
- Mix and Assemble: Combine the beef mixture with the cooked egg noodles thoroughly. Pour this mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese evenly over the casserole to form a deliciously melted cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a hint of color and freshness, and serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half ground beef and half ground pork.
- Adding a scoop of cream cheese can increase the creamy texture and richness.
- Leftovers reheat well and make excellent next-day meals.
- Use full-fat sour cream for best creaminess, or substitute with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
