Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

4.89 from 9 votes

My cheesy hamburger casserole is filling, cheesy, and easy to make. It is made with macaroni noodles, ground beef, tomatoes, and plenty of cheddar cheese.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Casserole

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hamburger casserole

Servings:

Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

16 oz. macaroni noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 white onion finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt separated
15 oz. canned tomato sauce
15 oz. canned diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
optional topping: diced green onions

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 4–6 minutes, until it is slightly under al dente; the pasta will finish cooking in the oven.
Drain the macaroni well and set it aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
Add the onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink and reaches 160°F; drain excess fat if needed.
Add the drained macaroni, beef mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder, and 2 cups cheddar to the prepared dish. Stir until evenly combined.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven for 5–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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