my moms easy beef and mac casserole

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

This was a staple in our house since we were quite poor. My mom and dad had to come up with different dishes that weren't very expensive to make, yet were filling and flavorful. Always loved it. Now, I make it with ground turkey to make it healthier, but it tastes just as good:-)

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For my moms easy beef and mac casserole

  • 1 c
    macaroni
  • 1/2 c
    macaroni
  • 2 lb
    lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash
    tobasco sauce
  • 2
    8 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 can
    condensed tomato soup
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, cubed

How To Make my moms easy beef and mac casserole

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 3-quart casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed, drain. Spray a lg skillet w/ cooking spray.
  • 2
    Place pan over med-high heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is fully browned. Add salt, worcestershire sauce, tobasco sauce, tomatoes and tomato soup, stir well.
  • 3
    Pour into pan w/ macaroni, stir. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle w/ cheese cubes. Cover, bake 30 mins. Uncover, bake 20 mins more.

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