Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
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This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is a 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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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!
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Items You’ll Need for This Recipe
* macaroni * 9×13 casserole dish * tomato sauce *
Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
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!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of 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 of crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese , divided
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , divided
Directions:
- 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!
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Slightly adapted from Wayne’s Beef Macaroni
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Holly
Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!
Nice recipe. Thank you.
Thank you Liz!
I just need a little clarification for next time…
I have never seen grated cheddar cheese. I assume you mean shredded?
And as far as “fresh” Parmesan cheese is concerned, well, I only had “grated” on hand. lol. Do you recommend shredded? Or does it matter?
I am far from being a Martha Stewart, so I need all the help I can get. Lol
Thanks
Thank you for your comment, I’ve updated to ingredients to make it more clear. :)
Yes, both the cheddar and parmesan cheese are fresh shredded cheese. :) I’m sure grated parmesan would work in this recipe although shredded is best.
Delicious!! I didn’t have parsley but it was a hit. I also used left over spaghetti sauce and roasted veggies. This is similar to a meal my mom used to cook for us growing up, she liked to add Italian sausage. Thanks for posting!
So glad you loved it!
I just love these recipes.. Saved some of them!! Can’t wait to try them…
Thank you Stella!
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Thank you so much Herb!
Thank you Holly for sharing your recipes with us! I’m making the Cheesy Beef and Macaroni one today. And I plan on making some of your other ones also. They all look so delicious!
I hope you love it Diana! That is one of our favorite recipes!
Love the recipes
My macaroni says 6 minutes for al dante so would I do the 4 minutes or the 6 minute al dante
I would cook it 4 minutes and check it. It should be soft but still be a bit firm.
I made this recipie and it turned out fantastic and delicious. I replaced the tomato sauce with tomato soup bc I was out. I only used half the cheese recommended. Watching my fat and cal. Might even omit cheese next time and just sprinkle some atop of casserole. I think I may use more tomatoes. This recipe made a lot. The tomato soup gave it a sweeter flavour. I’m def adding this to my recipe book!
I am so glad you were able to make this recipe work with what you had on hand!
I love your easy meal recipes will try them all.. Thank You for sharing..
Whole family loves this! Tweaked a bit because I didn’t have everything and I didn’t want to run to the store. I had no green peppers so added crushed red pepper. Also used a cup of New York extra sharp cheddar cheese. WONDERFUL!
I am so glad you were able to make this work with what you had on hand!