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Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness. 
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5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole - Old Fashioned Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Casserole, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 ingredient ground beef casserole, Beef Noodle Bake, beef noodle casserole, easy ground beef casserole, ground beef and noodle casserole, Ground Beef and Noodles Bake, ground beef casserole, hamburger and noodle casserole, hamburger casserole
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 quart tomato juice
  • 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
    Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness. 
  • Add tomato juice and noodles to the skillet; simmer until noodles are cooked, approximately 8 minutes.
    Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness. 
  • Pour the entire mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
    Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness. 
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over top.
    Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness. 
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until melty and bubbly, approximately 10 minutes
    Classic comfort food comes in many forms, and it doesn't have to be complicated. My family comes running to the kitchen table when I serve up this 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole.  It's loaded with beefy, cheesy goodness. 

Notes

  • Drain off the excess grease from the hamburger if needed.
  • I always season my ground beef with salt and pepper to taste when browning it for any recipe.
  • 4 cups equals 1 quart.
  • Most bags of wide egg noodles are 16 ounces, use approximately half the bag. 
  • Substitute your favorite shredded cheese for the sharp cheddar, if desired. 
  • It doesn't take long to bake in the oven, just until the cheese melts and is bubbly hot. 
  • If you don't want to dirty another dish or use the oven. Leave the beefy, cheesy noodles in the skillet, top with shredded cheese, and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted. 
  • Looking for a Sour Cream Hamburger Noodle Casserole?  We've got that recipe too!

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg