You'll love the cozy, heartwarming flavors of my one-pot French Onion Hamburger Casserole! This dish is a melty, savory masterpiece, marrying the rich tastes of French onion soup with the simplicity of a classic burger AND it's done in 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it's a crowd-pleaser!
21ouncescondensed French onion soup10.5 ounces each condensed French onion soup
12ouncespasta
1cupcrispy fried onions
½cupParmesangrated
black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
Add onions and saute until just tender.
Add the ground beef, dry onions oup mix, and pasta.
Stir in the beef stock and French onion soup.
Press the pasta under the broth and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Remove cover and simmer uncovered until the broth is reduced - you don't want soup.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Top with parmesan cheese and crispy fried onions.
Notes
Storage:Let leftovers come to room temperature but don't leave them out more than an hour or so. Place in an airtight container in the fridge. They'll keep for 3-4 days.To freeze just portion it into freezer-safe containers, and it'll keep for three months. The fried onions will thaw a little softer, but the flavor will still be amazing.Tips
After the pasta is cooked, let the dish simmer on low without the lid. This will thicken the sauce into a delicious, creamier texture.
If the meat isn't cooked, brown ground beef in the skillet first. Pour off excess grease, set the beef in a bowl, and continue with the recipe.
Be sure to use condensed French onion soup, or your meal will be too, well, soupy! Condensed soups have less water in them.
The pasta naturally tries to float to the top of the stock. Use your spoon to nestle any stubborn noodles back under the liquid to cook properly.
Don't let the casserole sit for too long over heat, or the noodles will eventually get mushy. Sauces continue to thicken as they cool, so if the cooking time has elapsed, remove it from the heat for a few minutes. It'll thicken up the rest of the way.