Description
Experience the heartwarming delight of French Onion Beef Casserole, a dish that embodies comfort and flavor in every bite. This easy-to-make casserole features tender ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy mushroom soup, all topped with gooey Swiss cheese. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in, this recipe showcases savory flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its straightforward preparation steps and minimal ingredients, this casserole is not just delicious—it’s also a crowd-pleaser that fits seamlessly into busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 ounce onion soup mix
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces each)
- 10 ounces cooked egg noodles
- 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 ½ cups crispy French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, then stir in the onion soup mix.
- Remove beef with a slotted spoon and caramelize sliced onions in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional minute before returning the beef and adding the mushroom soup.
- Fold in cooked egg noodles gently and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with Swiss cheese and crispy fried onions before covering with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg