French Onion Beef Casserole
French Onion Beef Casserole will win hearts around the dinner table. Filled with beef, onion dip, and noodles, it’s comfort in every bite!
I LOVE a good casserole. I make them all the time, but all those ingredients added together in one dish can be a difficult photography subject. 😉 That being said, don’t judge this based on the pictures. This French Onion Beef Casserole will win hearts all around the dinner table! Filled with beef, French onion dip and noodles- it is so delicious, full of flavor and so comforting.
It is amazing, my friends! I can’t think of any other word except that it is amazing. 🙂
I am so grateful my kids typically love casseroles too. When noodles are involved at any meal they don’t ask questions. They just eat. ha! I like to serve this with a side of broccoli and it makes a complete meal for my family!
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French Onion Beef Casserole
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cans (10.75 ounces, each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (15 ounce) jar Lay's French Onion Dip
- 1/2 cup French's fried onions
- freshly chopped parsley, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Cook egg noodles in a large pot of water, according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook and crumble ground beef in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any grease.
- Add both soups and French onion dip to beef in skillet. Stir together to combine. Gently fold in cooked egg noodles to mixture.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle fried onions evenly over top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Yum! This was so good! I used sour cream and Lipton also. The flavor was awesome!
I used this recipe as inspiration. My version substituted potatoes and green beans (parboiled) instead of noodles. I’m not a fan of canned soups so I made a roux, adding beef bouillon and a 16 ounce carton of French Onion dip. Mixed it all together in a casserole dish with half a can of the French fried onions. Baked 30 minutes, then topped with the rest of the crispy onions and baked another 15 minutes. YUMMY.
This is by no means even the same recipe. I’d say it’s even a stretch to say it’s inspired. But it sounds great. Do you have a recipe for the Roux or will any do? I’ve not made a Roux before, that I know of…
Added sliced mushrooms partway through cooking the beef, this was delicious! My brother had THIRDS, and the leftovers didn’t stay in the fridge long!
So great to hear! 🙂
do you cover this with foil at all ???
You can cover it with foil if you like!
Wow this was sooooo good! I followed your recipe exactly other than the brands of ingredients and was very happy how it turned out! We will definitely be making this again!
So great to hear! Glad you loved it 🙂
I did a little tweaking too… used ground turkey, added chopped bell pepper and corn. Super good!! Thank you!
Was the ground turkey okay? Ive only made it with ground beef. Always loved it!
Just made this for dinner tonight. I didn’t use ground beef but used a beef roast already cooked and in its juices. Also added sautéed mushrooms and the juices from the beef roast. My family loved it. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It is a keeper
Sounds delicious! Thank you for your comment, Kathryn! 🙂
Don’t underestimate your photography skills! The first picture from a side view sold me! It looks so yummy, even before I read the recipe. I am sure this will become a regular quick meal option!
I just made this delicious casserole. My family loved it! The only change I made was to add a can of green beans, a little shredded cheese on top and seasoned the meat while cooking. Thank you!
Thanks Tammy! Love your addition of green beans and cheese. I’ll have to try that!
can you use french onion soup instead of dip?
If you use a creamy French onion soup I think it would work. The French onion dip is thick, so if you don’t use the dip make sure to use a thicker soup. 🙂
DId you end up usIng the frEnch Onion Soup?
I playn to make this tonight using French Onion soup with sour cream for the creaminess that’s needed. I may add a dash or two of worceshire (spelling?). I dont’ have have French’s Fried onions either but I can’t eat too many onions as they don’t agree with me. I’ll try to remember to post my results if I remember! lol! Thank you for the recipe!
Crushed potato chips work just as well if you don’t have the French’s Fried onions. Does anyone know if this casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen?
Good morning, Id like to add green beans to this recipe. But should I get them frozen or no?
Very simple and flavorful. I followed the recipe, but with one addition. I tossed in a big handful of frozen petite peas, for color and a bit more moisture. It was perfect! Thanks for sharing this wonderful dish.
I have made this multiple times. My fAmily loves it! Today i diDnt have the Lays dip, so i used a Pint of sour cream and a packet of dry onion soup mix. It was fantastic.
has anyone used ground turkey?
I wish I could look at a tasty looking dish and not find it using cream of mushroom soup. I would rather use a country milk gravy or bechamel than ever use that soup. I’ve tried eating Dishes that use it and I just can’t get past the first bite before my Gag reflex kicks in. But, I think I like the cream gravy idea. I might try making this with that because I love all the other ingredients.
Can you make this in the morning and bake later?
Yes Sharon 🙂 Just cover tightly and store in fridge until ready to bake! You also will need to bake it longer since it will be cold.
This is a recipe that my mother used to make 75 years ago. The only difference is that instead of the french fried onion rings, she used crushed potato chips to top the dish off. everything else is the same. This is a family staple in our lives. we, my husband and i like the french fried onions in the casserole, but my kids still want the potato chips. try it both ways sometime.
My whole family loves this recipe! I love how versatile it can be. We love it “as is”, but ive also done variations with leftovers, ect. its hard to please all three kids, and this recipe is a winner! I also love how easy and quickly i can pUt it toGether on busy days. Thanks for sharing!
Can you freeze this? (French onion beef casserole)
Hi Sydne! I have never froze this before. I’m not too sure how it would turn out with the cream soup and french onion dip. I’m sorry! If you do let us know how it turned out 🙂
Hi sydne,
Yes you can freeze this. I do it all the time. I usually will get 3 meals out of this. I love this recipe! I’m making it again tonight.
I added a can of green beans (drained) to my recipe and it came out fine. Frozen would add liquid that may thin it up a bit but I think it would would fine either way.
If i need to double this, would i just double everything? And woukd it still fit in a 13×9 Casserole dish? Thanks!
I don’t think it would fit in the 9×13 if you double it. I suggest just making two pans of it 🙂
I made this as a quick and easy, but still good and filling meal last week. My husband, who generally doesn’t care for casseroles, took a few bites and said “i didn’t even know i needed beef and noodles until i ate this!” I’m making it again tonight because he requested it. I did add some half and half in with the sauce to make it a tiny bit thinner. otherwise, i wouldn’t change a thing. great casserole, very comforting.
Such a great recipe. I add lots of SAUTÉED VEGGIES (mushrooms, onion, carrots, peas) to beef up the nutrients and have tried with many different noodles and all seem to work fine (we prefer elbow). I add a bit of pasta water and a bit of milk to make Sure there is enough of the sauce to go around. Ive also tried it Using just sour cream and an oNion soup packet. All variations work weLl. Have also used TVP instead of beef for a vegetarian version. This is a weekly staple and we absoLutely love how versatile it is!
DeeeLIsh!!!
I added fresh mushrooms, corn, a sprinkle of Pantry dried Garlic!
Used 1 can mUshroom soup and 1 can cream of celery… REMAINING ingredients
Hubby lOves!!!
On my company list
Easy peaSy!!!
Great recipe, especially for a cold weaTher dinner. I subbed bowtie pasta for egg noodles and added 1/2 cup sharp white cheddAr and it was fantastic. Plenty of leftovers, too.
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS AND WILL TRY AGAIN.
This rEcipe is delicious and has become one of ouR favorites!
One variation i did (because iTs what i had on hand) Is sub 1 soUp to campbells cream of chicken and mUshroom with the other soup, campbElls cream of mushroom soup. It was fabUloUs.