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French Onion Beef Casserole - Pressure Cooker Style

A savory pressure cooker casserole that layers caramelized onions, ground beef, egg noodles, and crispy fried onions for a hearty, comforting meal done quicker than traditional methods.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet 12-inch or similar
  • 1 Baking dish 9x13 size

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 packet onion soup mix 1 ounce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 cans condensed French onion soup 10.5 ounces each
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 6 ounces crispy fried onions

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
  • Add ground beef, cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add onion soup mix, salt, pepper, beef broth, and condensed French onion soup. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Stir cooked noodles into the beef mixture until fully coated.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Top with crispy fried onions.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until heated through and golden brown on top.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Can be frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently in the microwave or pressure cooker with a bit of broth to keep moist.