Description
5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. With just five simple ingredients, this nostalgic dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. Picture yourself savoring every warm, cheesy bite of a bubbling casserole that brings families together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with herbs
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until golden.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes and mix well.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni and 2 cups of water or broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Top with shredded cheese and transfer skillet to the oven; bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg