Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe
This Beef Lombardi Casserole is the definition of comfort food rich, creamy, cheesy layers of seasoned ground beef, egg noodles, and a touch of tang from sour cream and cream cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large pot
- Casserole dish (9x13)
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 0.5 onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cans diced tomatoes with chilies 10 oz each, drained
- 0.25 tsp celery salt
Pasta & Cheese Mixture
- 1 package egg noodles 12 oz
- 1.25 cups sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2.5 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes until onion is softened.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Add drained tomatoes and celery salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer half the noodles in a greased 9x13 baking dish, then half the beef mixture. Spread all of the cream cheese mixture on top. Add remaining noodles and beef. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is perfect to make ahead and freezes beautifully. Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Swap Colby Jack for cheddar if needed.