Cheesy Hamburger Casserole
Let’s say it’s like a cheeseburger macaroni casserole, but with a very tomatoey sauce, that is just delicious. Every time I make this for my kids, I know they will clean their plates.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef I use organic 93% lean
- ½ finely chopped white onion
- ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1- 28 oz can pureed tomatoes
- 1- 16 oz box macaroni pasta
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat, in a dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and bell peppers for about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and minced garlic and cook until there is no pink left in the meat
- Pour the pureed tomatoes into the pot and add the Italian seasoning, paprika, and sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions, but leave it a little bit uncooked or al dente, so it still has a bite to it. Drain and mix it into the sauce
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the pasta is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 26gFat: 15.5g