Make-Ahead Beef-Carrot Casserole
A hearty make-ahead casserole combining tender ground beef, sweet carrots, creamy cheeses, and tender noodles, all baked to perfection. This comforting dish is ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, offering rich flavors and creamy textures that appeal to family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine ⓘ
- 1/4 c. minced onion ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic, minced ⓘ
- 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce ⓘ
- 1 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. pepper ⓘ
- 1 c. sour cream ⓘ
- 1 c. cream-style cottage cheese ⓘ
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley ⓘ
- 1 c. sliced, cooked carrots ⓘ
- 8 oz. medium noodles, cooked and drained ⓘ
- 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in melted butter in a skillet.
- When the meat begins to change color, add minced onion and garlic.
- Saute until the meat is browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).