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A top-down view of a hearty French Onion Beef Casserole in a rectangular baking dish, highlighting the golden-brown crispy onion topping and savory beef and noodle base.

French Onion Beef Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

This French Onion Beef Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a velvety French onion gravy, all topped with gooey cheese and crispy fried onions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Wide Wavy Egg Noodles (340g)
  • 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef (680g)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (15ml)
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (30g)
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (20g)
  • 2 cups Beef Broth (480ml)
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream (120g), full-fat
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese (112g)
  • 1 cup Shredded Provolone Cheese (112g)
  • 2 cups Crispy Fried Onion Strings (160g)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (8g), finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet with the beef. Once melted, sprinkle in flour and seasonings. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer to thicken, then reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream until combined.
  3. Turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles to the skillet, folding gently to coat everything in the sauce. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the shredded Gruyère and Provolone cheeses.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Top the cheese with the crispy fried onions. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden-brown. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.

Notes

Don't Overcook the Noodles: Cooking the noodles to al dente is critical as they will continue to cook in the oven.
Shred Your Own Cheese: For the best melt and gooey texture, shred blocks of cheese yourself.
Use Full-Fat Sour Cream: This ensures the creamiest sauce that won't curdle or become watery.
Don't Skip the Rest: Letting the casserole rest allows the sauce to set, making it much easier to serve.