This Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish packed with savory beef, crunchy chow mein noodles, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and bringing back grandma’s home-cooked flavors! 🥡🥢
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 35 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6-8
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~480
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🥩 Ground beef – 500g (1 lb)
- 🧅 Onion – 1 medium, diced
- 🧄 Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- 🥕 Celery – 1 cup, sliced
- 🥦 Mushrooms – 1 cup, sliced
- 🥫 Cream of mushroom soup – 1 can (400g)
- 🥛 Milk – ½ cup
- 🥢 Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
- 🌿 Worcestershire sauce – 1 tbsp
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- 🧂 Salt & Pepper – to taste
- 🍜 Chow mein noodles – 2 cups
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
3️⃣ Sauté the Veggies: Add celery and mushrooms, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce: Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5️⃣ Assemble the Casserole: Spread half of the chow mein noodles in the baking dish. Pour the beef mixture over the top. Sprinkle remaining noodles on top.
6️⃣ Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until crispy.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm! 😋
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Savory & Crunchy – The perfect texture contrast!
✅ Family Favorite – Nostalgic, cozy, and filling.
✅ One-Dish Wonder – Minimal cleanup required.
✅ Customizable – Add water chestnuts, green beans, or cashews!
🔥 Helpful Tips:
- Extra Crispy? Broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Make it Spicier – Add red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
Enjoy this rich, creamy, and flavor-packed Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole! 🥡🍜🔥