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Cheeseburger Casserole

This easy cheeseburger casserole is a hearty dinner your whole family will devour! Tender elbow noodles are combined with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and lots of cheddar—and it comes together with minimal effort!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, cheeseburger casserole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • large skillet
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces elbow noodles
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring and breaking up the meat, or until no pink is left and beef is cooked. Drain any excess fat.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
  • Add the onions and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes. Add the can of tomatoes (with juice,) Worcestershire, oregano, and chili flakes. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
    1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, salt & black pepper to taste
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the noodles to al dente, drain, and add them to the sauce. Stir to fully combine and transfer to the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    12 ounces elbow noodles, 3 cups cheddar cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 2mg