Description
This Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Dinner is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family meal. It features seasoned ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a cheesy topping baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook beef mixture: Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, then stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
- Combine ingredients: Mix cooked macaroni with sour cream, then combine with beef mixture. Spread in a baking dish.
- Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add cooked vegetables for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
