Description
Hearty “cheesy beef noodle bake” delivers comfort straight from home kitchens, blending rich ground beef with creamy pasta layers. Melted cheese crowns this classic casserole, promising satisfying warmth you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 2 pounds thinly sliced beefsteak (907 grams)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese (227 grams)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (113 grams)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth (237 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pasta:
- 6 cups cooked egg noodles (approximately 454 grams dry)
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor development by warming olive oil in a skillet, creating a golden sear on thinly sliced beefsteak until each piece reaches a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Remove the beef and utilize the same skillet to softly transform onions, green bell peppers, and garlic into a fragrant, translucent medley, then dust with flour to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Combine the seared beef and sautéed vegetable mixture in the slow cooker, introducing beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to create a robust, harmonious base.
- Allow the protein to tenderize and develop deep flavors by slow cooking on low temperature for approximately 6 hours, ensuring the meat becomes succulent and infused with surrounding ingredients.
- Gently fold pre-cooked egg noodles into the tender beef mixture, creating a delightful textural foundation for the upcoming cheesy layer.
- Strategically blanket the noodle and beef mixture with provolone and mozzarella cheeses, creating a luxurious dairy canopy that will melt into a creamy, indulgent topping.
- Elevate the slow cooker temperature to high, allowing the cheese to transform into a bubbling, golden-brown landscape that promises a rich, comforting final presentation.
Notes
- Searing beef at high heat locks in rich, deep flavors and creates a delicious golden-brown exterior that enhances the overall dish’s taste profile.
- Sautéing vegetables before adding to the slow cooker develops a more complex, caramelized flavor foundation that elevates the entire meal’s depth.
- Low and slow cooking technique transforms tough beef cuts into incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat that absorbs all surrounding seasonings beautifully.
- Pre-cooked noodles prevent mushiness and ensure perfect texture when added during the final cooking stage, maintaining their ideal al dente consistency.
- Layering different cheese varieties like provolone and mozzarella creates a luxurious, gooey topping that adds creamy richness and visual appeal to the dish.
- Finishing on high heat helps cheese melt completely, creating an irresistible golden-brown top that makes the meal look and taste restaurant-quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg