Ingredients:
- – 1 tablespoon olive oil
- – 1.5 pounds ground beef
- – 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- – 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- – Salt and pepper, to taste
- – 2 cups beef broth
- – 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- – 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- – Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Add the sliced onions to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked egg noodles on the bottom.
8. Spoon half of the beef and onion mixture over the noodles, spreading it out evenly.
9. Sprinkle half of the shredded Swiss cheese over the beef layer.
10. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, beef mixture, and shredded Swiss cheese.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
13. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
15. Serve the French Onion Beef Casserole hot and enjoy!
This comforting casserole is perfect for a cozy dinner, combining the flavors of French onion soup with hearty ground beef and Swiss cheese.