How to Make Grandma's Hamburger Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Every family has that one special recipe that has been passed down through the generations, lovingly prepared by grandmothers and treasured by their children and grandchildren. For my family, that recipe is Grandma's Hamburger Casserole. This hearty and comforting dish has been a staple at Sunday family dinners for as long as I can remember, and it never fails to bring back memories of my childhood and the warmth of my grandmother's kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large white onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix tomato sauce, sugar, garlic salt, and salt into the ground beef; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover the skillet.
  • While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • While the egg noodles are cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and onion together in a bowl.
  • Layer 1/2 of the egg noodles into the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the sour cream mixture, then 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 975mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 239mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 873mg