This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is easy to put together and it boasts big flavor! We’ve made this recipe countless times and everyone in my family raves about it!
I love macaroni and cheese any which way you serve it… whether it’s super creamy and oven baked or cooked up in the crock pot I just can’t get enough!
This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is a very simple to put together yet it boasts big flavor! I’ve added in green pepper but this recipe is easy to modify based on what’s in your fridge (and your own personal preferences). Any type of peppers, chopped zucchini or sliced mushrooms would be amazing in this casserole.
There is nothing fancy in this recipe but it just tastes like .. home. :) Good ol’ comfort food!
Items You’ll Need for This Recipe
* macaroni * 9×13 casserole dish * tomato sauce *
Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry macaroni noodles or similar
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dry basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook noodles for ¾ of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, brown beef, garlic & onion in a frying pan. Drain.
- Combine green peppers, beef, noodles, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, salt & pepper, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Combine remaining cheeses & 1 tablespoon of parsley. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner
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Slightly adapted from Wayne’s Beef Macaroni
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Great as usual Holly.sorry I made a few tweaks out of necessity,I had some pork sausage meat leftover ,so paired it with ground beef.also only had home made canned tomatoes and stewed tomatoes so I made adjustments.My hubby asked for a repeat,so second time around.super.
So happy to hear that, Denise! We are glad this recipe worked so well for you :)
I would rate this MORE than 5 if I could. I made this a few days ago for my husband’s work lunch for the week. So glad it made such a large portion because I have been able to have eat it also. This is the VERY best Mac and beef casserole. I made one a few months ago (someone else’s recipe) and I was so disappointing. But this recipe! OMG….so flavorful and delicious. It certainly be a keeper. I love your recipes and everyone I have made in the past has been very successful! Thank you so much!!!
Great dish, has lots of flavor. 6-9 servings means alot of leftovers for us, but it has more flavor next day, froze well.
So happy to hear that, Kelli! Another reader broke it into two servings and froze one, a great idea if you’re a couple or smaller family!
So good and so easy!!! I actually split the ingredients in half and made 2 smaller portions since it is just my husband and myself. Cooked both and froze one. I also used my toaster oven so it cooked quicker, about 25 – 30 minutes.
Great idea to make it into two meals!! Thank you for sharing your toaster oven tip!