Old-Fashioned Ground Beef Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Sauces and Dairy

02 - 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 3 ounces cream cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Pasta

06 - 8 ounces egg noodles

→ Produce

07 - 1 white onion, diced

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon garlic salt
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon white sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) casserole dish.
02 - Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat, then add garlic salt, salt, tomato sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
03 - Cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
04 - Combine diced onion, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
05 - Layer half of the noodles in the casserole dish, followed by half of the creamy mixture, then half of the beef sauce. Repeat these layers.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 25 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Allow casserole to cool slightly before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Incorporate chopped bell peppers or frozen peas to the meat sauce to boost vegetable content.
02 - Opt for lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
03 - Assemble the dish in advance and refrigerate until baking.

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