Cheeseburger Casserole

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 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 (2-1/2" dia)s onions, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8-cup baking dish. Place baking dish on a cookie sheet.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Drain liquid from canned tomatoes into a 4-cup measuring cup, adding water if needed, to make 2 1/2 cups of 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 4

Pour 1/2 of the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of Mexican cheese, add remainder of beef mixture, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 5

Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.