Description
Learn how to make delicious ground beef casserole recipes for dinner. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
If you’re out of elbow macaroni, any short pasta will work just fine—I’ve even used broken spaghetti in a pinch, channeling my childhood lessons in kitchen improvisation.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Remember, patience is key here—just as I learned when I first fixed that chili disaster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: ground beef casserole recipes for dinner, recipe, cooking, food
