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One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole
4.8 from 51 votes

One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole

One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole combines ground beef, rotini pasta, diced tomatoes, and seasonings into a hearty dish. Cooked in a single pot, it simmers the pasta in a flavorful tomato and broth mixture before being topped with melted cheddar cheese. The topping of fresh tomato and green onions adds a fresh contrast. This casserole offers convenience by minimizing cleanup while delivering a filling meal that's well-suited for busy weeknights.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat and top with cheese. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with tomato and green onions, if desired.