Deliciously Meaty Macaroni Beef Casserole
Some days you just want to have a Deliciously Meaty Macaroni Beef Casserole for dinner. Ground beef casseroles are perfect for a cold winter day or anytime you have a taste for some good old comfort food. This casserole is a delicious combination of meat, tomatoes, onions and cheese. So simple, but so delicious and filling, this ground beef casserole is a great crowd-pleaser. This delicious mac and cheese-style recipe is pretty cheap and makes a ton of servings, so you'll have leftovers for days to come!
Preparation Time45 min
Cooking Time55 min
Cooking MethodCasserole
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni
- 2 pounds lean beef, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- dash Tabasco
- 1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes
- 1 can (10-ounce) tomato soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely cubed
- couple sprigs thyme, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook macoroni according to package directions. Drain.
- While you're cooking the macaroni, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic, then drain the excess liquid.
- Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tobasco, tomatoes, tomato soup, and thyme (optional).
- Combine with cooked macaroni and pour into 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle cheese over top of casserole.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
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Suzie1053 8184086
Nov 04, 2018
I cut the recipe in half. It is very good. My husband and I can't have spicy so I left out the tabasco. I will make this again for sure.
Edmund K
Sep 29, 2017
I've had more than my share of macaroni and beef casseroles over the year. It was always one of the go-to quick meals when I was growing up. This is a nice version of what I consumed many, many pounds of since my youth. I normally add some diced peppers to the mix, along with using shredded cheese rather than bothering with cubing the cheese. I also like using a cheddar and mozzarella mix to the casserole. As someone stated below, you can never have too much cheese.
Lynn K
Sep 28, 2017
Macaroni cheese is one of the greatest pleasures of this life so I am always interested in any variations available. We did not have any Worcestershire Sauce so I left it out and I added some sour cream to the sauce because we did not have any tomato soup either. It was a very good, filling meal and definitely worth having again.
Princess Carolyn
Jul 21, 2017
This looks like a hearty meal to feed a hungry family. It would probably freeze really well, too.
Janice L
Mar 03, 2017
A recipe for comfort food that everyone will love. This would be good for a potluck or weeknight dinner since it is quick and easy to prepare. To ensure that the macaroni will have a good consistency in the casserole, it is important to drain it before it is completely done. The pasta will continue to cook in the oven.
Ruthep
Jan 27, 2017
Makes a ton so you have leftovers? It serves 6. That doesn't sound like a ton. If you have any big eaters, this would not go that far. My husband would eat half of it by himself. Taste wise it is pretty good. I would add more cheese. But, I always want to add more cheese.
SissieSass
Jan 26, 2017
I love adding Worcestershire to my hamburger. It adds so much depth and flavor to the meat. The first time I had the combination it was on burgers. Oh my, they were so delicious and moist. I loved it from the first bite. Thanks for posting another recipe another yummy recipe for me to try with this combo.
Member 0557973
Jun 30, 2014
Looks nice & basic and, for empty-nesters, shouldn't be too hard to cut in half.
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