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Beef and Macaroni Casserole
This Beef and Macaroni Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Savory ground beef, tender macaroni noodles, and a cheesy blend of cheddar and mozzarella make for a mouth-watering meal. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week, this casserole is easy to make and sure to please.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 454 g dry macaroni noodles or similar
- 1 lb 454 g lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup 150 g diced onion
- 1 cup 120 g diced green pepper
- 1 can 28 oz or 794 g crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup 120 ml tomato sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons 45-60 g tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon 2.5 g dry basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups 340 g shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup 28 g freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons 9 g chopped fresh parsley, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F so it's nice and toasty for your casserole.
- Cook your macaroni noodles according to package instructions, but stop ¾ of the way through cooking. For example, if your noodles typically take 12 minutes to cook, you'll cook them for 9 minutes instead. Then, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water.
- In a frying pan, brown your lean ground beef with garlic and onion. Once browned, drain any excess fat.
- Combine the browned beef, green peppers, noodles, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, salt & pepper, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley in a mixing bowl. Once everything is mixed together, pour the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Sprinkle this cheese mixture on top of the casserole in the casserole dish.
- Bake your casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until it's hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is nicely browned. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers of this Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Casserole are always a hit! Just pop them in the fridge and enjoy them for lunch or dinner the next day. The flavors will meld together even more and make each bite even more delicious than the last. Plus, it's always a great feeling to know that you have a tasty meal waiting for you in the fridge. Trust me, you won't regret making extra!
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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