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Creamy, cheesy, and cozy — this Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole is everything I want in a comfort food dinner. Egg noodles, savory beef, tender veggies, and a creamy sauce bake together under a layer of golden cheese. Best of all? You can also use ground turkey for a lighter twist that still keeps all the flavor.
👉 Try it with my Chicken Noodle Casserole or French Onion Casserole next!
This easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole is pure comfort in a dish — creamy sauce, egg noodles, peas, and melted cheese. Use ground beef or swap in ground turkey for a lighter version. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and always a family favorite.
💰This recipe is part of 5 Cheap but Delicious Fall Dinners Under $10 meal plan.
Table of Contents
- Step-by-Step Recipe Video
- What You’ll Need for Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole (Key Ingredients)
- How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole Variations
- Tips & Tricks for Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- Recipe FAQs – Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Casserole Recipes
- Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe
Step-by-Step Recipe Video
Why You’ll Love This Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
This casserole has everything I love about traditional stroganoff — the creamy sauce, the noodles, the cozy flavors — but it’s baked under a gooey blanket of cheese that makes it extra comforting. My family asks for this one again and again, and I love that it’s easy to make ahead. Whether you stick with beef or use ground turkey, it’s comfort food at its best.
Recipe at a Glance
⏰ Total Time: 55 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Cozy weeknights or Sunday dinner
🛒 Key Ingredients: Ground beef or turkey, egg noodles, cheese, sour cream
🍽️ Servings: 6
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Fridge- and freezer-friendly
👉 Try it with my Easy Chicken Noodle Soup or 15 Cozy Slow Cooker Soups.
Made With Love,
What You’ll Need for Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole (Key Ingredients)
- Ground beef or turkey – beef gives it richness, turkey keeps it light but still flavorful.
- Onion and garlic – the flavor base of any great casserole.
- Butter and flour – make a creamy roux for the sauce.
- Beef broth – builds depth into the stroganoff sauce.
- Sour cream – tangy, creamy classic stroganoff flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce – savory umami boost.
- Peas – add color and veggies to the casserole.
- Cheddar cheese – melty, golden topping.
- Egg noodles – tender pasta that soaks up the sauce.
👉 Love hearty casseroles? Try my Easy Rotisserie Chicken Casseroles.
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a medium pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook the ground beef (or turkey), breaking it up as it browns. After a few minutes, add the onion and continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked. Drain grease.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the butter. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
- Stir in the sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, peas, and half of the cheese. Mix until creamy.
- Add the cooked noodles and stir until everything is coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5–8 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole Variations
- Swap the ground beef for ground turkey to lighten it up.
- Use egg noodles or rotini — both work well with creamy sauces.
- Stir in mushrooms for classic stroganoff flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving for color.
👉 More family casseroles? Try my Cheesy Chicken and Potato Casserole.
My Pro TipS
Tips & Tricks for Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- Don’t overcook the noodles — they’ll finish in the oven.
- Let the roux cook for a couple of minutes so it doesn’t taste floury.
- Room-temperature sour cream blends in more smoothly.
- Bake covered first so the casserole doesn’t dry out, then uncover for that golden cheese top.
Recipe FAQs – Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
Yes, ground turkey makes it lighter but still creamy and delicious.
Yes, assemble up to the baking step, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.
Yes, freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Cheddar melts beautifully, but mozzarella or Monterey Jack also work.
👉 For another comfort classic, try my Chicken Alfredo Bake.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently in the oven or microwave. Add a splash of broth if needed.
👉 For more make-ahead dinners, see my 15 Cozy Slow Cooker Soups.
Casserole Recipes
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Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 3 Tbs butter
- 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ¾ cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz egg noodles, dry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Cook noodles to al dente.
- In a large pot, cook ground beef (or turkey) and onion until browned. Drain grease.
- Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir in butter, then flour, and cook 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in broth, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Stir in sour cream, Worcestershire, peas, and half the cheese. Mix well.
- Add noodles, stir, and transfer to greased 9×13 dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5–8 minutes more.
Video
Notes
- Swap beef for turkey to lighten the casserole.
- Assemble ahead, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake.
- Freezer-friendly up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We made this recipe tonight and substituted mushrooms for the peas as my boys are not pea lovers and it was amazing. My husband said was best stroganoff he ever had:) thank you for the yummy recipe!
Easy and excellent!