Hearty Beef Noodle Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Layer
01 -
1.5 pounds ground beef
02 -
2 cans tomato sauce (15 ounces each)
03 -
2 teaspoons minced garlic
04 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 -
1 teaspoon sugar
06 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cream Layer
07 -
8 ounces cream cheese
08 -
8 ounces sour cream
→ Other Layers
09 -
8 ounces egg noodles
10 -
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 -
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 -
Incorporate tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente.
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Layer half the cooked noodles in a baking dish, followed by half the cream mixture and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with a topping of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly and golden.