Description
This cheesy beefburger casserole is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with tender pasta, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or busy weeknights, it’s hearty, kid-approved, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (or any pasta)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a casserole dish.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Transfer mixture to the casserole dish, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Swap beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg