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5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole

A quick and delicious family dinner that combines hearty ingredients and creamy cheese, all baked in one dish for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Make sure not to overcook the beef for best flavor.
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini) Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to add more cheese if desired.
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste Adjust spices according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through. This casserole can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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