This hearty and flavorful ground beef chow mein casserole is a satisfying and easy-to-make meal. With a combination of tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and creamy sauce, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Ground beef
1 pound
Onion, diced
1 medium
Garlic, minced
2 cloves
Ginger, freshly grated
1 tablespoon
Celery, chopped
1 cup
Carrots, julienned
1 cup
Cabbage, thinly sliced
3 cups
Mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces
Cooked Chow Mein noodles or spaghetti
8 ounces
Soy sauce
3 tablespoons
Oyster sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon
Sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Beef broth
1 cup
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon
Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
1 cup
Salt and pepper
To taste
Green onions or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, garlic, ginger, celery, carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until tender-crisp.
- Make sauce: Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour over the beef and vegetables.
- Combine noodles: Gently toss cooked noodles into the skillet.
- Transfer to baking dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with cheese (optional): If desired, top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions or chives.
