Creamy ground beef and egg noodles is a quick weeknight meal that is so versatile and delicious! Ground beef, corn, egg noodles, onion, garlic and cream of mushroom soup topped with cheese makes for a delicious meal for the entire family! This freezes very well, and has many substitution options. There is a good chance you have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already.
Note: I edited this post in 2025 to add process shots, video and a few extra FAQs and tips to help this recipe be even better!
Why you will love this recipe
- ultimate comfort food – it has excellent flavor, creaminess and texture.
- freezer friendly – double this recipe and freeze one for another day
- quick- this recipe can be ready in 40 minutes or less.
Ingredients in beef & egg noodle casserole:
- Ground beef – 1 lb. I like lean ground beef- 85% or higher, but any will do. Can also substitute ground beef with venison or try ground turkey.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup- can use light or regular. As I mention below, I make my own ‘cream of anything’ soup that can be replaced in this recipe.
- Onion – 1 medium onion diced very small. This is optional-but if not using an onion, replace with a 2 tsp onion powder. Or substitute for 2 tbsp of minced onion.
- Corn– we used canned creamed corn or frozen sweet corn that we put up ourselves. I have a post about preserving your own sweet corn. I do think frozen corn from the store could work, too.
- Velveeta – 2-4 oz of Velveeta to your liking.
- Egg Noodles – your favorite kind of egg noodle– it really doesn’t matter what width or size. 12 oz bag.
- Garlic- minced garlic, I put 2 tsp in, but if your family likes garlic feel free to add an additional tsp.
Versatility
This recipe is very versatile. I have made with cream of mushroom, or chicken, or cream of celery soup. It tastes great with the ‘healthy’ condensed soups as well.
Try adding 1-2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables to increase veggie intake.
Feel free to use regular canned corn, canned cream corn, or I have used my own homemade freezer corn from the garden. Replace Velveeta with shredded cheddar, Colby jack, or really any kind of cheese that you like.
We make our own ‘cream of anything’ soup that can be substituted in this recipe for a healthier approach! 1 bag of our soup mix is equivalent to 4 cans of soup- we can ship! I know some folks hesitate to use Velveeta – here is a homemade Velveeta recipe to try-or replace with American cheese from your local deli.
How to make egg noodles and ground beef
how to make this recipe
- Brown the beef
Add butter, olive oil, or beef tallow to a skillet on medium-high heat. Add your diced onions and let them cook for a few minutes. Next, add the ground beef and brown. Add garlic.
- Boil noodles
While this is cooking, boil your egg noodles per package instructions and drain.
- Combine Ingredients
Next, add the cream of mushroom soup and corn to the meat mixture. Dump the cooked noodles into the meat mixture and combine well.
- Add the cheese
Lastly, add the diced Velveeta and stir on medium heat until melted through. Enjoy!
Beef & Egg Noodles FAQs
Ground beef and egg noodles makes excellent leftovers. Simply let the dish cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, just warm in microwave.
Yes, to freeze this dish. Let it cool and then dump into a freezer safe 9×13 pan. Cover with lid. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw for 24 hours in fridge and reheat in oven covered at 350 F for 30 minutes, and uncovered for about 5 minutes or until bubbling. I like to add a cup of shredded cheddar to the top of the casserole when enjoying as a freezer meal in the oven. Add mik to create a creamier texture if desired.
I like to keep this in the freezer to gift for new moms, someone who is sick, etc. as it is a very popular and comforting meal.
Try substituting ground turkey or ground sausage for variety.
You could try substituting with a different pasta like penne or macaroni in place of egg noodles. Just be sure to adjust cooking time according to pasta type. I think egg noodles provide the best texture for this dish.
What to pair with beef and egg noodles?
This recipe can really be a meal itself, and it is created to be a quick weeknight dish. Do not complicate the sides!
Here are a few ideas:
• Garlic Bread
• Simple Side Salad or Fruit Salad.
The perfect freezer meal to prep for new moms
This egg noodle recipe tastes amazing out of the freezer and saved my sanity the first 6 weeks of becoming a mother of 2 (along with other recipes such as this Goulash recipe!).
I remember after I had my first baby, Hank, there would be nights we had nothing to eat, and I was sooo tired, and just wanted a big bowl of something that tasted good. I really regretted that I did not prep freezer meals. For the second time around, I knew to be sure to stash lots of meals in the freezer, and this Ground Beef and Egg Noodles was one of them.
If you are preparing for a new baby, I also suggest baking some Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars and saving in your freezer for a late night, or afternoon…or even morning (no judgement) with the new baby! I love having a sweet treat stashed away for those much needed times.
Making this meal for a new mom and pairing it with our printable ‘New Mom Worksheets‘ would be a useful gift! Get the worksheets laminate at your local print shop so they can be used over and over!
More Comfort Recipes like Ground Beef & Egg Noodles
- Creamy Beef & Rice Casserole: similar recipe but with rice!
- 5 Easy Ground Beef Freezer Meals: If you are looking for more freezer meals- or have ground beef to use up, try these!
- Another favorite of my families are sliders – try these Pizza Sliders! They also freeze well as I have used them in our freezer meal business.
- Hamburger Steaks and Gravy recipe is another true ground beef comfort meal!
- Rump Roast is a great comfort food, too!
- Mac and Cheese with Velveeta is a great creamy pasta recipe.
I hope you enjoy this creamy ground beef and egg noodle recipe!
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Creamy Ground Beef and Egg Noodles
Equipment
- 1 pot for boiling noodles
- 1 large skillet
- measuring utensils, food
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2-1 onion diced small or 2 tbsp minced onion
- 1 12 oz package egg noodles any size of noodle
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 15 oz can canned corn regular or creamed
- 2 10 oz canned cream of mushroom soup can use 'healthy' version. Can substitute with cream of chicken, celery, etc.
- 2-4 oz velveeta, cubed could substitute with shredded cheese (cheddar, colby jack)
- milk for thinning out if needed
Instructions
- add oil or butter to skillet and then saute the diced onion for a few minutes if using (can replace with minced onion). Then add the ground beef and brown. Drain any excess grease.
- While the beef is browning, boil your egg noodles in a medium sized pan per the package instructions.
- Add the condensed soups, corn and seasonings to the meat mixture. Then, add the cooked noodles and Velveeta. Mix well until everything is melted.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Excellent
Made this dairy free and it was a hit for the whole family!!! Swap out the cream soup for golden mushroom soup! (This is also how we make dairy free tator tot casserole!) Leave out the cheese, make rest according to directions! We did notice we didn’t need quite as many noodles because there was less creaminess that the cheese would add. Put shredded cheese on top of the servings for those who wanted it. Made a huge batch, fed a hungry family of 4 with leftovers enough for 2 lunches! Even was picky kid approved! 😉
Another simple recipe that tastes great.
This is a recipe my family asks for time and time again!
I tried this for the first time tonight. My husband has Alzheimer’s and his appetite can wane from day to day. I served this with cut green beans (chunks of ham for seasoning) and sliced peaches. He cleaned his plate and said that he loved the “noodle casserole”. Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Pat,
Thank you so much for your comment and review. I am so glad your husband enjoyed it! Take care!
Tasty and very good “comfort” food. Makes a large batch so great for when the kids come home. Otherwise freeze and serve later for an easy meal
I bet your kids love coming back home to a comforting meal like this! I’m glad you liked it!
Easy & delicious, whole family will love!
Thank you, Cathy for the review. I’m so glad your family enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback!- Bobbi Jo
Condensed soup uncondensed?
Hi Stephen,
It is a can condensed cream of mushroom soup. Could also use condensed cream of chicken.
Super easy! Everyone loved it and huge win that we had everything on hand!! My favorite kind of meals!!
I’m glad to hear your family enjoyed it!