Amish Yumasetti Casserole is a comforting Midwestern favorite made with tender egg noodles and seasoned ground beef baked in a creamy tomato and mushroom sauce until hot and bubbly. Inspired by traditional Amish and Mennonite community meals, this dish represents simple, hearty cooking made from everyday pantry ingredients.
There’s no complicated prep work involved—just layer the ingredients, bake, and enjoy a warm homemade meal that easily feeds the whole family.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥣 Just 6 simple ingredients you probably already have
⏱️ Only 15 minutes of prep, then the oven does the rest
💛 One casserole dish makes cleanup easy
💸 Budget-friendly meal that feeds up to 8 people
🌾 Naturally nut-free and easy to make gluten-free with simple swaps
Ingredients
(For a 9×13-inch baking dish)
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1½ pounds (680 g) ground beef (85/15 works best)
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8 oz (225 g) wide egg noodles, uncooked
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (10.5 oz) tomato soup
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1 small onion, finely diced (or 1 tablespoon dried minced onion)
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½ cup (120 ml) milk or water
Helpful Amish Cooking Tips
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Don’t brown the beef first. It cooks perfectly in the oven as the casserole bakes.
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Use full-fat soups for the creamiest sauce. Low-fat versions can make the dish watery.
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Add noodles on top so they steam and soften while baking.
