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Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole

Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole prepared dish

This hearty ground beef macaroni casserole combines tender pasta with seasoned ground beef and a rich tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheese, it is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners. Enjoy a satisfying meal that is both easy to prepare and delicious!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, salt, ground beef, tomato sauce.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pound ground beef (browned)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked macaroni, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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