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Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe

Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe
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Beef Lombardi Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines seasoned ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and creamy cheeses, all baked to perfection. This hearty casserole is a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Mixture:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chilies, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt

For the Noodles and Cheese Mixture:

  • 1 package (12 ounces) egg noodles
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Skillet: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Brown the Beef: Add ground beef and chopped onion to the skillet. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the beef is well-browned and onions are translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Enhance Flavors: Stir in tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and drained diced tomatoes with chilies. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Cook Noodles: In a large pot of boiling water, cook egg noodles for 3 minutes. Reserve 2 cups of noodle water, then drain.
  5. Make Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup reserved noodle water. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add partially cooked noodles and remaining noodle water back into the pot. Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Assemble Casserole: Spread beef mixture evenly over noodles. Smooth with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake: Top with shredded Colby Jack cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

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