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5 Ingredient Cheesy Beef and Noodle Casserole

Sep 10, 2021 · 32 Comments

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This comforting 5 ingredient cheesy beef and egg noodle casserole recipe will become a staple at the family dinner table.

Forkful of beef and noodle casserole this image

Cheesy beef and egg noodles, and veggies to boot. This casserole is everything you want after a long day (and a great way to get kids to eat vegetables!)

The best recipe the whole family will love and will get kids to eat vegetables for dinnerWhat ingredients go into this 5 ingredient cheesy beef and noodle casserole?

  • Egg noodles
  • Ground beef
  • Diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
  • Green beans
  • Colby jack cheese

It’s as simple as these 5 ingredients that you probably already have in your refrigerator!

The most delicious and kid approved beef and egg noodle casseroleThe days have been crazy with juggling kids schedules, drop-offs and pick-ups, sick kids and work, of course!  I do feel like I’m being super productive when I’m working (either day job – running a small natural products manufacturing business – I shared more about it when I shared this 5-ingredient rigatoni with eggplant and chorizo or when I’m working on the blog business side of things) but it’s just sheer volume of work.

I know it all ebbs and flows, and this is just one of those times that I have to put in a little extra work and then it will all go back to being a more manageable amount of work soon.

The best ever beef casseroleAs you may have gathered from the post on buffalo cauliflower nuggets…I love asking people what they make for dinner. This cheesy beef and noodle casserole concept was shared to me by a fellow mom. She said that while it may sound weird, the ingredient combination of beef, cheese, diced tomatoes, green beans and egg noodles was amazing and that her kids loved it.

The best 5 ingredient cheesy beef casserole recipeI made this 5 ingredient cheesy beef and egg noodle casserole and have to admit that while making it I was a little skeptical…but seriously, it was SO good and I’ve seen made this casserole recipe a bunch of times, and everyone that has it LOVES it!

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Chicken spaghetti casserole
  • Chicken broccoli alfredo freezer meal
  • Meal prep beef burritos with zucchini 

 

Forkful of beef and noodle casserole

5 Ingredient Cheesy Beef and Noodle Casserole

This comforting 5 ingredient cheesy beef and noodle casserole recipe will become a staple at the family dinner table.
4.25 from 45 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb egg noodles (16 oz.) cooked.
  • 1.25 lbs lean ground beef with a pinch of salt
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with Italian herbs 14.5 oz each
  • 2 cans cut green beans, drained 14.5 oz each
  • 2 cups colby jack cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, then set aside. I like boiling them in salted water.
  • While the noodles cook, in a large pan cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no more pink shows (about 5 minutes). Add in diced tomatoes and green beans and stir. Add in a pinch of salt.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large casserole dish add noodles and beef mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Nutrition information disclaimer: the nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.  
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

The most delicious cheesy beef and egg noodle casserole with 5 ingredients

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  1. Jody Ventura says

    November 1, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    Easy recipe. Hearty and comfort food without feeling too heavy. Great quick recipe for school nights in winter.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 2, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you so much for this awesome feedback and comment! We love it for those exact reasons too!

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    November 19, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    I needed to make an easy, quick dinner tonight and this recipe seemed like a good solution. I accidentally bought one can of diced tomatoes with lime and cilantro. I decided to use it with the can of Italian herb tomatoes and an extra quarter cup of cheese. It was fantastic. Thanks so much for this great recipe.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 20, 2019 at 9:50 pm

      I’m so happy to hear this, thank you for sharing your feedback, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply
  3. Ros Waters says

    August 19, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Turned out ok..kinda bland.. Used to frozen vegetables could tell the difference with the can. Even added cream of mushroom soup. No flavor.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 20, 2018 at 7:38 am

      Thanks for your feedback – sorry to hear it was a little bland for you – I’m surprised to hear that, people have given this casserole rave reviews. The two things I can think of are- did you use canned tomatoes with italian herbs? Did you salt your pasta water? Sometimes that makes all the difference.

      Reply
  4. Michele says

    June 19, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Made this for our Bingo Hall and all enjoyed it a lot. Thanks always looking for easy things to make.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 19, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you so much for coming back and commenting and telling me how you liked it!! I’m all about easy recipes, so I hope you find many you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jenny says

    May 8, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Making this for my son and daughter in law that just had twins! Good comfort good and not spicy for the nursing mom. I added frozen peas instead of green beans and also had some leftover grilled onion and bell peppers that i threw in for a little savory flavor. Thanks for a lovely “to-go” casserole!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 9, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Thank you so much, that is so nice to hear, I bet they’re going to love it!!

      Reply
  6. Ben says

    May 7, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Seems like a lot of noodles and beans and tomatoes and not much beef, this works out??

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 8, 2018 at 8:16 am

      This does work, it’s a casserole type dish, so everything gets mixed together 🙂 But, if you like things more meaty, you could always add more meat!

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    May 2, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I made this recipe tonight while in a pinch and needing something quick, with ingredients I already had, THIS WAS THAT!
    I’m a single parent so always searching for quick, relatively “healthy” meals.
    My 2 & 4 year old FINISHED their bowls! And anyone who has picky kids or kids that just don’t eat know what a big deal that is.

    THANK YOU!!! I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 4, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      Oh my goodness Amanda, your lovely comment made my day!!! I totally know what picky kids are like, so I really appreciate that you mentioned that.
      Thanks again, I’m so happy you and your kids love it!

      Reply
  8. Heidi says

    March 3, 2018 at 7:43 am

    The best part about this recipe- you can buy the ingredients weeks before you make it. None of them will go bad quickly like fresh vegetables, so you can save this dish until you’re in a pinch- like the night before grocery day 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      March 4, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, it’s genius! It’s SO GOOD, and I too love that I can have the ingredients on hand! I have made it so many times now. One of my friends said she was so skeptical after I told her about it, then I made it and she had it, and now she said she makes it every week for her family!

      Reply
  9. Isadora Guidoni says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    Love a good casserole recipe and this just looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 28, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you so much, appreciate it, hope you love it!

      Reply
  10. shawnna Griffin says

    February 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    hey girl- this looks oh so yummy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 24, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Seeing your name and your nice comments always makes my day girl! Thank you!

      Reply

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