Description
Hearty Poor Man’s Husband Casserole delivers comfort straight from midwestern kitchens, combining budget-friendly ingredients with satisfying flavor. Layered cheesy goodness and savory ground beef create a quick weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 8 ounces (227 g) egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by generously coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking.
- Add diced onions to the beef and sauté until translucent and fragrant, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Drain excess grease from the beef and onion mixture, then incorporate taco seasoning, stirring until the meat is completely coated and the flavors meld together.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine cooked egg noodles with sour cream and cream of mushroom soup, gently folding until the noodles are uniformly enrobed in the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer across the entire surface.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture carefully over the noodle foundation, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Generously shower shredded cheddar cheese across the top, creating a complete and enticing cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into a preheated 350°F oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef to reduce greasiness and create a leaner dish.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein option that maintains the casserole’s heartiness.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or monterey jack to customize flavor profiles and add subtle complexity.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning and cream of mushroom soup for a more heart-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg