Ground Beef Casserole is a meal that the entire family will love. This ground beef casserole with pasta is comparable to a homemade hamburger helper dish, but so much better…..and healthier. You’ll be going back for a second serving.
A dish with noodles and cheese is always a winner in my book. The leftovers of this ground beef casserole are just as tasty the next day.
I’m also going to share an alternate version so you can switch things up.
Cheesy Beef Casserole
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Ground Beef
- Onion
- Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Cheddar Cheese Condensed Soup
- Elbow Macaroni
- Whole Milk
- Shredded Cheese (I used a cheddar/jack mix)
Easy Family Dinner Casserole
Preheat oven to 350°F
Step 1: Brown ground beef in a skillet with the diced onion. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and garlic powder.
Step 2: While the ground beef mixture is cooking, prepare the pasta. Add 4 quarts of water to a pot with half a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, add the elbow macaroni and cook for 10 minutes. Drain well.
Step 3: Next add the condensed cheddar cheese soup to the hamburger mixture. Add milk and stir to combine. Next, add the cooked macaroni pasta and stir to combine everything.
Step 4: Layer the mixture in a casserole dish and add some of the shredded cheese between layers, topping with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Ground Beef Casserole with Noodles
Alternate Versions: Transform this into Mexican Ground Beef Casserole by adding one packet of taco seasoning in step 1. This recipe can also be made entirely on the stove top if you’d rather not have it as a casserole. Just stir the shredded cheese into the skillet mixture until melted and serve.
The ground beef casserole can be served as the meal itself or along with a few side dishes, such as a garden salad and cooked corn.
A basic recipe with delicious ingredients that is perfect for any weeknight meal! Let’s dig in y’all!
Ground Beef Casserole
A delicious family meal of cheesy ground beef and pasta casserole
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Chili Powder
- 1.5 tsp Ground Garlic Powder
- 10.5 oz Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup (such as Campbell's)
- 16 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 2/3 c Whole Milk
- 8 oz Shredded Cheese (I used a cheddar/jack mix)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet with the diced onion. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and garlic powder.
- While the ground beef mixture is cooking, cook the pasta. Add 4 quarts of water to a pot with half a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, add the elbow macaroni and cook for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Next add the condensed cheddar cheese soup to the hamburger mixture. Add milk and stir to combine. Next, add the cooked macaroni pasta and stir to combine everything.
- Lastly, layer the mixture in a casserole dish and add some of the shredded cheese between layers, topping with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Amount Per Serving: Calories: 645Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 727mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 52g
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Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots
Sunday 29th of April 2018
I could eat this for every meal. Mmm...
Julia Jordan
Sunday 29th of April 2018
I'd join you! It is delish!!
Barrie Mooney
Monday 9th of April 2018
What an easy recipe to pull out for a fast dinner- or dish to pass!
Julia Jordan
Monday 9th of April 2018
Yes, it's easy, filling and delicious
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Sunday 8th of April 2018
Comfort food at its finest! Thanks, Julia, for joining us on Friday Frenzy! <3 P~
Julia Jordan
Monday 9th of April 2018
Paula, Thank you :)
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
Saturday 7th of April 2018
What a perfect weeknight meal! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe on Friday Frenzy!
Julia Jordan
Sunday 8th of April 2018
Colleen, Thank you so much!
Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Saturday 7th of April 2018
Ooooh making this for my boys! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED :)
Angie GORDON
Sunday 22nd of March 2020
Made thus but added bell peppers, a can of corn and a can of rotel. Didn't have cheese soup so I used a jar of Tostitos cheese salsa. Kept everything else the same. Turn out pretty tasty and a little bit spicy. My family loved it and my kids are kinda picky.
Julia Jordan
Saturday 7th of April 2018
Kelly Lynn, Thank you :) I know they'll enjoy it. Have a wonderful weekend.