Description
A delicious casserole combining ground beef, macaroni, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni:
– Boil water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. - Prepare the Beef Mixture:
– In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
– Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
– Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes. - Assemble the Casserole:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, beef mixture, and sour cream. Mix well.
– Spread half of the macaroni mixture in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
– Add the remaining macaroni mixture and top with the rest of the cheese. - Bake:
– Place the casserole in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly. - Garnish and Serve:
– Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a touch of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Add red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.
- You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it. Reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg