Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia in one delightful dish. Ground beef, creamy sauce, and crispy tater tots merge for a classic American dinner that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
Pasta and Dairy:
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups macaroni, uncooked
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, crumbling the meat while cooking. Drain excess fat completely.
- Add chopped onions, green bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables become tender and fragrant.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and tomato sauce into the meat mixture. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors thoroughly.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions, then drain completely. Transfer noodles to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour beef and tomato sauce over noodles. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until ingredients are evenly distributed and well combined.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the top to create a golden cheese crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the casserole becomes bubbly and the cheese turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, which helps the casserole set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and enhance overall texture.
- Swap regular noodles with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary accommodations.
- Use lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce fat content without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg