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Weeknight Ground Beef Casserole

This casserole is perfect for a weeknight, it reheats beautifully.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef I like to use 70% lean
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces macaroni
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 4 lices Bacon
  • 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes (two 14.5 ounces cans)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Provolone cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  3. Cook the 12 ounces of dry macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat . Be sure to crumble the beef into small pieces and season with salt and pepper while cooking. When the beef is done, remove it from the skillet, drain, and set aside.
  5. Return the same skillet to heat, and add bacon and onions. Cook until the bacon is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
  6. In a two quart casserole dish , combine macaroni, diced tomatoes (do not drain the cans), ground beef, onions, and bacon. Stir to combine.
  7. Top the casserole with both kinds of cheese.
  8. Bake in a 350°F oven until the cheese is melted. You may want to brown the cheese by turning on your broiler function for a moment or two before removing the casserole from the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 474mg (20%) Potassium 360mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 7.3mg (8%) Calcium 230mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 474mg 20%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8%
Calcium 230mg 23%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.