{"id":3337,"date":"2025-11-04T00:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T00:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/?p=3337"},"modified":"2025-11-04T00:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T00:13:12","slug":"longhorn-steakhouse-ground-beef-casserole-a-comfort-food-classic-you-can-make-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/?p=3337","title":{"rendered":"Longhorn Steakhouse Ground Beef Casserole \u2014 A Comfort Food Classic You Can Make at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you love hearty, comforting meals that taste like they came straight from your favorite restaurant, this recipe will win your heart (and your taste buds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When one home cook shared, <em>\u201cI made this last night and it is AMAZING! Tastes just like the restaurant. This recipe is from Longhorn Steakhouse. My mom found the recipe in the paper. I love this dish at Longhorn\u2019s and was really excited to try it at home!\u201d<\/em> \u2014 it immediately became a hit with everyone who tried it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>Ground Beef Casserole<\/strong> is rich, creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It\u2019s the kind of satisfying dish that brings everyone to the table \u2014 perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf72 <strong>Longhorn Steakhouse Ground Beef Casserole<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb <strong>ground beef<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 medium <strong>onion<\/strong>, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 clove <strong>garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 can (10.5 oz) <strong>cream of mushroom soup<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup <strong>sour cream<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup <strong>shredded cheddar cheese<\/strong> (plus more for topping)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp <strong>Worcestershire sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp <strong>black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 oz <strong>egg noodles<\/strong> (or pasta of your choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp <strong>butter or olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: chopped <strong>green onions<\/strong> or <strong>parsley<\/strong> for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 <strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Preheat the Oven:<\/strong><br>Set your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong> and lightly grease a 9&#215;13-inch baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Cook the Pasta:<\/strong><br>In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the <strong>egg noodles<\/strong> until just al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Brown the Beef:<\/strong><br>In a large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add the <strong>ground beef<\/strong>, <strong>onion<\/strong>, and <strong>garlic<\/strong>, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Mix the Sauce:<\/strong><br>Reduce the heat and stir in the <strong>cream of mushroom soup<\/strong>, <strong>sour cream<\/strong>, <strong>Worcestershire sauce<\/strong>, <strong>salt<\/strong>, and <strong>pepper<\/strong>. Mix well until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Combine Everything:<\/strong><br>Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Bake the Casserole:<\/strong><br>Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a generous layer of <strong>cheddar cheese<\/strong> on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake uncovered for <strong>20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Serve and Enjoy:<\/strong><br>Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and garnish with <strong>parsley or green onions<\/strong> if desired. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for the perfect comfort meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Tips &amp; Variations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it spicy:<\/strong> Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalape\u00f1os.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add veggies:<\/strong> Stir in frozen peas, corn, or saut\u00e9ed mushrooms for extra flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swap the protein:<\/strong> Try ground turkey or Italian sausage for a new twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make ahead:<\/strong> Assemble the casserole up to a day before and refrigerate. Just bake when ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong>Why Everyone Loves It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Longhorn-inspired casserole is a crowd-pleaser because it combines creamy comfort with classic steakhouse flavor. It\u2019s simple to make, uses pantry staples, and delivers that restaurant-quality taste right in your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rich sauce, melted cheese, and perfectly seasoned beef make it the kind of meal that disappears fast \u2014 so don\u2019t be surprised if everyone asks for seconds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love hearty, comforting meals that taste like they came straight from your favorite restaurant, this recipe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3337"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3337\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3339,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3337\/revisions\/3339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}