Cheeseburger Casserole
25 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Warm the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook until tender (3-5 minutes). Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste for 1-2 minutes, then add Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and macaroni. Stir well, cover, and simmer 5-7 minutes. Stir, cover again, and simmer 3-5 more minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in corn and sour cream (if using). Transfer half the mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining mixture and the rest of the cheese.
- Bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.