French Onion Beef Casserole

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Our French onion beef casserole combines savory ground beef, egg noodles, and French onion dip to create a warm and filling dish.

French onion beef casserole on a white plate.

Over the years, Kim and I have shared a lot of different casseroles. A quick search on our site will give you plenty of options.

For example, you’ll a find a chicken Doritos casserole, a creamy chicken noodle casserole, easy tuna casserole, chicken spaghetti, spaghetti pie (kind of like a casserole) and even a crescent roll breakfast casserole.

Today, we’re adding to that list with our new French onion beef casserole using ground beef.

It’s a rich, creamy casserole dish that’s warm and filling. Imagine a Hamburger Helper skillet casserole with a French onion twist.

Try this recipe on a cold day and you won’t be disappointed! So, shall we get started?

Casserole topped with crispy fried onions in a baking dish.

How to make French onion beef casserole?

First, preheat your oven to 350°F. and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
After that, pre-cook the egg noodles using the package directions. See the tips section below to avoid mushy noodles.

Once they’re done, drain the noodles and chill them will cold tap water to stop the cooking process.
Next, place the ground beef and Worcestershire sauce into a large skillet and cook the beef over low-medium heat.

When the ground beef has completely cooked, drain the excess grease and return the meat to the skillet. You’ll still use low-medium heat for the following steps of the recipe.

Mixed mushroom soup, french onion dip, and ground beef in a skillet.

Afterward, open the can of cream of mushroom soup and the container of French onion dip. Pour them both into the skillet with the cooked ground beef and combine the ingredients.

Cooked egg noodles on top of ground beef mixture in a skillet.

Stir the mixture as it comes to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and stir in the noodles.
Transfer the ingredients to the prepared baking dish and cover the beef and noodle casserole with shredded Gruyere cheese.

Ground beef and egg noodles in a baking dish.

Place the dish into the oven to bake (uncovered) for about 15-minutes. Now, remove it from the oven.
Top the French onion beef casserole with fried onions and return the dish to the oven.

Last, continue cooking the casserole for 5-10 minutes or until the onions are crispy and golden brown.
Remove the dish from the oven and serve. That’s it, the recipe is done! Kim and I hope you enjoy it and wish you all the best 🙂

Casserole topped with french fried onions.

Recipe Tips & FAQ’s:

For our recipe, used 93/7 ground beef. You can use beef with a higher fat content; however, you will need to drain the beef before adding the soup and French onion dip.
We recommend cooking the egg noodles until they’re al dente. Otherwise, they’ll be mushy by the time to casserole finishes baking.

Can I freeze beef and noodle casserole?

Yes, once it has been cooked and cooled, it can be frozen. When properly stored, it will hold for up to 2-months in your freezer.

How long does French onion ground beef casserole last?

If you store it in a sealed container, in your fridge, it will last for 4-5 days.

Can I use ground turkey in place of ground beef?

Absolutely, you can substitute ground turkey for ground beef in this recipe.

Ariel view of beef noodle casserole with french fried onions.

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