Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
40 min

This cheeseburger casserole is an easy one-pot meal! Made with ground beef, macaroni, and lots of cheese, it's a true dinner winner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Warm the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Mix in the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes before adding the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and macaroni. Stir well, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Lift the lid, stir the dish, cover, and simmer again for 3-5 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

  5. 5

    Mix in the corn and sour cream, if using. Transfer half of the mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle over 1 cup of cheese, then top with the remaining meat mix. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Let the dish cool for 10 minutes before serving.

  7. 7

    Enjoy!