Description
French Onion Ground Beef Casserole is a rich, savory comfort food dish made with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, creamy soup, and crispy fried onions. Topped with melty cheese and baked to perfection, it’s a hearty dinner that’s simple to make and big on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crispy French fried onions (divided)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the sliced onions until caramelized and golden, about 10–12 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix well, then fold in cooked noodles and 1 cup of fried onions.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup of fried onions.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of beef broth or heavy cream to the meat mixture.
- Swiss, Gruyère, or provolone also work well for a more traditional French onion flavor.
- You can make this dish ahead—assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg