Description
A heartwarming ground beef casserole that brings families together with layers of flavors and textures, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups cooked pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until browned and onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add canned diced tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then fold into the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Pour everything into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Incorporate seasonal vegetables for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, ground beef, comfort food, family meal