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Hamburger Casserole with Noodles
Easy, cheesy, and flavorful, this ground beef noodle casserole is a family-friendly dinner for busy nights!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 651 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni, medium shells pasta, or egg noodles
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 1 minute less than al dente, according to package instructions. Drain.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the pan. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes (the meat doesn’t need to be completely cooked through at this point). Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic; cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 more minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Add the cooked, drained noodles and the cooked bacon to the beef mixture; toss to combine.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish; top with shredded cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until the casserole is hot and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onion.
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Notes
- Boil the pasta in well-salted water. This is your opportunity to really season the noodles.
- Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than al dente. The noodles will continue to cook in the oven, so you want to slightly under-boil them so that they don't become mushy after baking.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences. For instance, you might like to add an extra teaspoon of brown sugar for a slightly sweeter tomato sauce, increase the cayenne to make it spicy, or use a bit more chili powder for a zestier flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the casserole
Calories
651kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
865mg
(36%)
Potassium
966mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1128IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 651kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1128IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.