Description
A hearty ground beef casserole featuring layers of seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and topped with golden cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, and beef broth.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, include diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or a blend for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground beef casserole, beef recipes, casserole dishes