Here’s a hearty, comforting hamburger casserole recipe — easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
🍔 Hamburger Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10–15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen or fresh vegetables (corn, peas, or green beans)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or shells)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or chili powder (optional)
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Beef
In a skillet over medium heat:
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
- Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3️⃣ Combine
- Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetables, cooked pasta, 1 cup cheese, and milk.
- Mix until evenly combined.
4️⃣ Bake
- Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Variations
- Italian-style: Use marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning.
- Cheesy taco: Add taco seasoning and top with crushed tortilla chips.
- Creamy mushroom: Add sautéed mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan stovetop version that’s faster and just as creamy. Do you want me to do that?
