Beef and Noodle Casserole

Ground Beef Casserole with Noodles Tips

Can you make ground beef casserole with noodles in a different baking dish?

If you don’t have a 3-quart casserole dish, a 13x9-in. pan will do the trick, as it holds about 3 quarts in volume. Here are more types of pans that are essential for your kitchen.

How do you store ground beef casserole with noodles?

Ground beef casserole with noodles will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, however, it will also freeze very well. Place individual portions in freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge, and reheat in the microwave or at a low temperature in the oven until warmed through. Make sure you know everything about how to freeze a casserole the right way.

What are some variations of ground beef casserole with noodles?

This casserole lends itself well to customizations! You can always experiment with different noodles, but consider also tossing in some frozen mixed vegetables, sprinkling on different kinds of shredded cheese, tossing with crunchy bread crumbs… the sky is the limit! If Worcestershire sauce isn’t your thing, swap it out for soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce or even a bit of miso paste mixed with water.

—Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant