Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole

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 *

5 from 63 votes

Review Recipe

CHEESY BEEF & MACARONI CASSEROLE

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 8 servings

Author Holly Nilsson

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is an easy to put together and it boasts big flavor! We’ve made this recipe countless times and everyone in my family raves about it!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound dry macaroni noodles or similar1 pound dry macaroni noodles or similar
• 1 pound lean ground beef1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup diced onion1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced green pepper1 cup diced green pepper
• 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 3-4 Tablespoons tomato paste3-4 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• salt & pepper to tastesalt & pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cook noodles for 3/4 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

Calories: 537, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 484mg, Potassium: 516mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 800IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 377mg, Iron: 2.8mg

Keyword macaroni casserole

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Slightly adapted from Wayne’s Beef Macaroni

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