Macaroni and Beef Casserole

Name: Macaroni and Beef Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Oil (neutral (flavorless) oil with a high smoke point – we use canola oil); 1 pound Ground Beef (we use ground chuck 80/20 lean to fat ratio); 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Salt (plus 1 tablespoon for the pasta water); ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional, leave it out if you don’t like spicy); 1 medium Onion (finely diced); 3-4 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 14.5 ounce can Petite Diced Tomatoes; 1 24 ounce jar Meatless Pasta Sauce (marinara sauce or other meatless variety use your favorite brand); 1 cup Beef Broth; ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (soy sauce makes a good substitute); 12 ounces Elbow Macaroni; 8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 5min

This beef and macaroni casserole is an easy dinner recipe that’s hearty and delicious. It features tender elbow macaroni, a simple ground beef tomato sauce, and melty cheddar cheese.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:23:02 GMT