Description
A hearty hamburger casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and savory vegetables, all baked to perfection in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) of diced tomatoes (with their juice)
- 1 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and stir well. Add the uncooked macaroni, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For lighter or dietary adjustments, consider using ground turkey, plant-based meats, gluten-free pasta, or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg