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hamburger casserole

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This easy hamburger casserole is loaded with flavor from sweet onions, red bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni. It’s all in a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce base and topped with Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For hamburger casserole

  • 2 c
    uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1
    red or green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 can
    fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 c
    finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 c
    finely shredded Monterey jack cheese

How To Make hamburger casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray for easier cleanup.
  • 2
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. About halfway through the browning process, add the onion and the red bell pepper. Continue cooking until the onion and bell pepper are soft and the ground beef is browned. Drain any excess grease. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • 4
    Stir in the tomato sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and cooked macaroni. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Spoon the beef mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole. Top with a mixture of shredded cheddar cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
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