Description
Discover how to make a delicious Cheeseburger Casserole with this easy recipe. Perfect for a comforting family dinner. Click here to get cooking!
Ingredients
- Ground beef, 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- Onion, 1, chopped
- Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
- Diced tomatoes, 1 can (14.5 ounces (411 g) / 411 grams)
- Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams)
- Mustard, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 grams)
- Tomato sauce, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded, 2 cups (480 ml) (200 grams)
- Macaroni pasta, 2 cups (480 ml) (200 grams)
- Water, 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters)
- Olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, mustard, and ketchup.
- Add water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the beef mixture in the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Note text here
- Add a touch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicier taste in the beef mixture.
- Consider using fire-roasted diced tomatoes for added flavor.
- Switch mozzarella cheese for cheddar or a blend for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: 1. Beefy casserole, 2. Cheesy dinner, 3. Casserole dish, 4. Ground beef, 5. Baked cheese, 6. Family meal
