Simple Ground Beef Casserole
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4.9
642 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
538 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Simple Ground Beef Casserole
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This ground beef casserole recipe is super easy to throw together and feeds a crowd! It's comforting and uses simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position. Grease a 9x13 baking dish (I use Pam spray).
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the penne. Cook it for 10 minutes (it should be slightly underdone so it doesn't get mushy).
- Add the oil, beef, and onion to a skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as you go along, for 10 minutes. Once it gets going, stir in the garlic. Spoon out excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and warm through. Give it a taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Drain the pasta and pour it into the baking dish. Pour the beef mixture over top and then toss until it's combined with the pasta. Top with an even layer of the cheese. If you want it extra cheesy, you can stir in an additional half cup of cheese prior to topping it with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese is nicely melted. I then broil it for a few minutes (optional) to brown the cheese up a bit. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This is a very flexible recipe where additions/substitutions/etc. are fine. I have some tips within the blog post.
- You can also find this recipe in chapter 6 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
548IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 548IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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