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Amish Harvest Casserole Ultimate Recipe

This Amish Harvest Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring ground beef, egg noodles, and a creamy mushroom sauce. The perfect balance of savory and sweet, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing the baking dish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the cooked ground beef and noodles to the bowl and mix well.
  7. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  10. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat sour cream and high-quality cream of mushroom soup. Browning the ground beef well is crucial for flavor. To prevent a soggy bottom, cook the noodles slightly under al dente. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.