Description
This 4-ingredient hamburger casserole is a simple, hearty comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with ground beef, pasta, tomato soup, and cheddar cheese, it’s budget-friendly, quick to prepare, and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed tomato soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Set to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta – Boil according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef – In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Combine ingredients – In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, ground beef, tomato soup, and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese.
- Assemble casserole – Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Bake – Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve – Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add veggies – Bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use different cheeses – Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Colby Jack.
- Spice it up – Add taco seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Make it creamier – Stir in sour cream or cream cheese.
- Try different proteins – Substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: casserole, dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hamburger casserole, easy casserole recipe, ground beef recipe, 4-ingredient dinner, cheesy pasta bake