Zippy Beef Casserole

A ground beef and macaroni casserole topped with potato chips. This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 645 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup crushed potato chips
• ⅔ cup ketchup
• 1 cup dried minced onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned; drain. Stir in cooked macaroni, condensed soup, milk, and ketchup until well blended. Mix in the Cheddar cheese, green pepper, and minced onion. Season with salt, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.

Step 3

Cover, and bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, sprinkle the top with potato chips, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until chips are toasted.