Grandma’s Hamburger Noodle Casserole Perfect For A Week Night Dinner Idea

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Cream of chicken soup is often less expensive and has a similar creamy texture.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

American cheese is generally cheaper and melts well.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and provides a similar flavor.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Elbow macaroni is typically less expensive and can be used in a similar way.

Heat water in a pot until it reaches a small boil and add salt.

Add 8 ounces of noodles to the boiling water and let them cook until done.

Once the noodles are cooked, add a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.

Brown 2 packs of ground beef in a skillet, adding diced onions (about 1 cup) to cook with the meat.

Season the ground beef with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper after browning.

In a separate bowl, mix 1.5 cups of chicken broth with about 1 tablespoon of flour to thicken it.

Add the thickened chicken broth to the browned meat along with diced tomatoes and mix well.

Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine the meat mixture with the cooked noodles in a baking dish and spread cheddar cheese on top.

Bake the casserole in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

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