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Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole

This Cheeseburger Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for family dinners, combining pasta, ground beef, and delicious cheeses.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 773 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dried elbow macaroni (about 6 cups dry pasta)
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80:20 preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup tomato puree
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken stock
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Put a large pot of salted water on to boil. Once boiling, add the dry pasta and cook about 9 to 11 minutes until mostly cooked through. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the ground beef over medium heat. Season with oregano, sea salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter, chopped onions, minced garlic, and tomato puree to the skillet. Stir until combined.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken stock, parsley, basil, 1 ½ cups of the Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir until combined.
  • Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving for a casserole that holds its shape; otherwise, serve right away.

Notes

The casserole can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 773kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 34gFat: 51g
Keyword Cheeseburger Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, ground beef, Pasta Casserole
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