Poor Man’s Husband Casserole (Print Version)
Layers of beef, cheese, and noodles create a comforting, budget-friendly meal the whole family will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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450 grams ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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230 grams canned tomato sauce
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240 grams cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
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120 grams sour cream
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200 grams cooked egg noodles
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100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
→ Optional Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Chopped green onions
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef with diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off excess fat.
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Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
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Spread half of the cooked egg noodles in the bottom of a baking dish (20x20 cm). Evenly distribute the cheese mixture over the noodles, then top with half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers with remaining noodles and beef, smoothing each layer.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.
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Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.
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Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
# Notes:
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Slightly undercook noodles to prevent over-softening during baking.
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Assemble ahead and refrigerate to bake just before serving.
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Extensions such as frozen peas or spinach add nutrition and colour.
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Substitute ground turkey or plant-based mince for beef if desired.