Hamburger Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
616 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hamburger Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by cooking macaroni pasta until just tender and draining it. Meanwhile, a mixture of diced yellow onion and lean ground beef is sautéed with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then combined with canned tomato sauce. The seasoned meat sauce is mixed with the cooked pasta and part of the cheddar cheese, ensuring the sauce coats the noodles well.
The mixture is transferred to a baking dish, topped with remaining cheddar cheese, and baked until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through. The texture balances tender pasta with a savory meat sauce enhanced by melted cheddar cheese that binds the casserole together. Fresh parsley added as a garnish offers a mild herbaceous note.
This dish serves well as a warm, satisfying main course for casual dinners and can be accompanied by salads or steamed vegetables to complement its richness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- parsley finely chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, saute the onion until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and brown completely. Add in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the drained pasta and stir to combine completely. Add 1 cup of cheese and mix until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Pour into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Serve hot with parsley as garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1242mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1126mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 953IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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