Beef Ramen Noodle Casserole Bake – Ultimate Comfort Food
This Beef Ramen Noodle Casserole Bake is a game-changer, transforming quick-cooking ramen noodles into a hearty, creamy casserole that everyone will love. It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights, combining nostalgia with exciting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 packages of instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 blend)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- Cooking oil or butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and season with half of the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried ginger.
- Boil water in a separate pot, add ramen noodles, and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, undercooked ramen noodles, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, remaining garlic powder, onion powder, dried ginger, and soy sauce. Stir well and mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Customize with your favorite vegetables or add a splash of toasted sesame oil for extra flavor.