One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole
Description
One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole centers on browned ground beef cooked with diced onions, seasoned with salt and pepper, then combined with canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, chicken broth, ketchup, and Dijon mustard. Rotini pasta cooks directly in the savory liquid, absorbing the rich flavors. After simmering until the pasta is tender, the dish is topped with shredded cheddar cheese that melts with residual heat. Fresh diced Roma tomato and sliced green onions garnish the casserole, offering a fresh finish.
The texture balances the tender, saucy pasta and beef with the creamy melted cheese topping. The tomato and broth base gives a slightly tangy and savory flavor profile reminiscent of a cheeseburger in a casserole form. Cooking everything in one pot simplifies meal prep and cleanup.
This casserole works well as an easy weeknight dinner that pairs naturally with a simple salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Serving immediately after melting the cheese ensures the dish maintains warmth and optimal texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, pasta and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with cheese. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with tomato and green onions, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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