Deluxe Beef Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A hearty, cheesy beef casserole with tender noodles, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheese mixtures, perfect for family dinners and comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. lean ground beef
  • 3 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. thin noodles
  • 1 cup large cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped onions
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped green peppers

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. Brown ground beef, then drain excess grease off of meat.
  3. Combine ground beef, margarine, and tomato sauce; mix together.
  4. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and chopped green peppers.
  5. Spread half the drained noodles in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  6. Top with the cheese mixture.
  7. Add the remaining noodles on top.
  8. Spread the meat and tomato sauce mixture over the noodles.
  9. Cover with foil and bake in the oven at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

537 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV
Total Fat 37.5g 48% DV
Carbs 36.6g 13% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 501.5mg 22% DV
Potassium 404mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 46.8mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 124.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 62.8mg 70% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 96mg 7% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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