Description
Hamburger Casserole delivers comfort straight from Midwest kitchens, mixing ground beef with hearty noodles and creamy sauce for a quick weeknight dinner your family will devour. Cheesy, satisfying layers come together in one pan, making cleanup a breeze and dinner deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Starches:
- 2 cups pasta
Flavor Enhancers and Extras:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 350F, preparing for a hearty casserole adventure.
- Grab a large skillet and brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion until meat turns deep golden and onions become translucent.
- Drain away any excess fat from the skillet to keep your dish from getting greasy.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp garlic powder, plus salt and pepper across the meat, stirring to distribute those flavor boosters evenly.
- Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup beef broth, letting the mixture simmer and meld together.
- Cook 2 cups of pasta in a separate pot according to package directions, then thoroughly drain the noodles.
- Merge your perfectly cooked pasta with the seasoned beef mixture, creating a delectable blend of textures and tastes.
- Transfer the entire combination into a baking dish, then generously shower 2 cups of shredded cheese across the top.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden blanket.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Choose a sharp cheddar or blend of cheeses for extra flavor depth and a more complex taste profile.
- Cook pasta slightly al dente before mixing with beef, as it will continue cooking in the oven and absorb more liquid.
- For a gluten-free option, replace regular pasta with chickpea or rice pasta to maintain the same hearty texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg