Description
This beef and cheddar casserole is a comforting dish packed with flavors. It combines ground beef, cheddar cheese, and pasta in a savory tomato sauce, baked to perfection. Ideal for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, beef mixture, milk, and sour cream.
- Layer half of the macaroni mixture in a baking dish, sprinkle with one cup of cheese, then repeat with remaining macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Add a layer of cooked vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg