Cheeseburger Casserole

Macaroni, beef, veggies, and seasonings get layered with cheese in this easy, comforting cheeseburger casserole recipe.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• cooking spray
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
• ½ cup water, or as needed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onions in the hot pan until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off fat.

Step 4

Drain liquid from canned tomatoes into a 4-cup liquid measure; add water if needed, to make 2 1/2 cups liquid. Add juice, tomatoes, macaroni, corn, bell pepper, garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the beef mixture; bring to a boil.

Step 5

Pour 1/2 of the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1 cup cheese over top. Repeat beef and cheese layers once more. Cover the dish and place it onto a cookie sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.