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French Onion Beef and Pasta Casserole Recipe
Emily

French Onion Beef and Pasta Casserole

This French Onion Beef and Pasta Casserole combines caramelized onions, savory ground beef, creamy sauce, and egg noodles baked under a layer of melty Swiss cheese. Comfort food with a French twist!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • pot (for noodles)
  • Spoon or spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. In the skillet with the onions, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Stir in the beef broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Combine the cooked egg noodles with the beef and onion mixture, stirring to mix well.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded Swiss cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or red wine to the beef mixture. You can swap Swiss cheese for Gruyère for a more traditional French onion flavor. Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day.