Description
This Simple Ground Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. Tender ground beef, savory seasonings, creamy cheeses, and pasta come together in this satisfying bake.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef, cook until browned. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Assemble Casserole: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, and cream cheese mixture. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make this ahead and refrigerate it before baking.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat if desired.
- Add veggies like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
