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Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
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Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Return the skillet to the heat and add the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until everything is combined and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
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Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and mix them with the beef mixture until well coated.
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Transfer the beef and noodle mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
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Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through, and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
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Serve and enjoy!