Description
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole that combines ground beef, pasta, and frozen vegetables, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots, chopped
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni (or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup for a variation)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook it according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Brown the beef for about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the ground beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the peas and carrots, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Lower the heat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup. Once well combined, add the cooked pasta and mix everything together.
- Assemble the Casserole: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cheese and non-dairy cream of mushroom soup. For a gluten-free version, replace regular pasta with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: casserole, budget-friendly, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal
