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Slow Cooker Amish Country Tomato Beef Casserole Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Amish Country Tomato Beef Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish made with lean ground beef, uncooked wide egg noodles, and a tangy tomato soup sauce. Cooked low and slow, it’s an easy, hands-off meal perfect for those busy days when you want a warm, cheesy casserole without the fuss of browning meat or pre-cooking noodles.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
  • 2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese (divided into ½ cup and ½ cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker crock with a little butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Add the Ground Beef: Spread the raw ground beef evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, breaking it up gently with your fingers or the back of a spoon into an even layer. Do not brown it first.
  3. Mix Tomato Soup Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk the condensed tomato soup with 1 cup of water until smooth. This thins the soup, allowing it to seep through the beef and noodles during cooking.
  4. Layer Sauce Over Beef: Pour the tomato soup mixture evenly over the ground beef, ensuring it completely covers the meat, forming the casserole’s sauce base.
  5. Add Noodles: Sprinkle the uncooked wide egg noodles evenly over the tomato-covered beef layer, then gently press them down with the back of a spoon so they settle slightly into the sauce.
  6. Prepare Cheese and Sour Cream Layer: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined. Dollop this mixture over the noodles in several spoonfuls, then gently spread it into a loose, uneven layer. It doesn’t have to be perfect as it will melt and settle during cooking.
  7. Cook the Casserole: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is fully cooked, noodles are tender, and the casserole is bubbly around the edges. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to ensure even cooking.
  8. Add Remaining Cheese and Melt: Once cooked, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and let it sit on LOW or WARM setting for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
  9. Final Mix and Serve: Stir gently from the edges toward the center to lightly mix the layers without breaking them up completely. Taste and add salt and black pepper if desired, then serve hot directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

  • Do not brown the ground beef before cooking; it will cook thoroughly in the slow cooker.
  • Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the temperature consistent and ensure the noodles cook evenly.
  • Use mild cheddar cheese for a creamy, mellow flavor; sharp cheddar can be substituted for a stronger taste.
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the water added to the tomato soup to ½ cup instead of 1 cup.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the slow cooker or microwave.

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