Description
Indulge in the comfort of homemade cooking with the Cheesy Beef and Veggie Bake, a delightful recipe that perfectly blends ground beef, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles slathered in a creamy cheese sauce. This dish is an ideal centerpiece for cozy family dinners where you wish to serve something that feels both nourishing and indulgently satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven Begin preparing your Cheesy Beef and Veggie Bake by preheating your oven to 375F (190C). This ensures the oven reaches the right temperature for baking your dish evenly.
- Cook the Ground Beef Place a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it’s thoroughly browned. Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet and season the beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare the Casserole Mix In a large bowl, mix the browned ground beef, frozen mixed vegetables, cooked egg noodles, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined and the noodles are evenly coated with the soup.
- Assemble the Casserole Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly to ensure consistent cooking and coverage.
- Add the Cheese Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the mixture. This will give your bake a lovely, bubbly cheese crust once it’s cooked.
- Bake Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. After that, remove the foil and continue to bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top turns golden and bubbly.
- Serve Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. This short resting period helps the layers set, making it easier to serve beautifully intact portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes