Ground Beef Casserole – Spending with Pennies

This ground beef casserole is easy and delicious.

Seasoned meat, sauce, noodles, and three types of cheese are layered in a casserole dish and baked until bubbly!

It’s perfect for making ahead and reheats and freezes well!

• Is economic And a great way to use up a pound of ground beef!
• My easy and cheesy recipe has Lots of flavor And it’s easy to do.
• This ground beef casserole recipe is versatile; add your favorite vegetables or even beans.
• Prepare in advance and bake before serving. Such as chili either meatloafIt’s just as good (or even better) the next day!

Ingredients for ground beef casserole

Almost lasagna-I like the taste, this family favorite uses ingredients you probably have on hand.

• Meat: I use lean ground beef, but you can also use Italian sausage or ground turkey.
• Pasta: Choose hearty noodles with twists or ridges to grab the sauce.
• Dip: Use your favorite pasta sauce (I love it) This brand) with a can of whole tomatoes. You can also use diced canned tomatoes, but I find whole tomatoes have a better consistency.
• Cheese: I combine cottage cheese with sour cream for a double dose of creaminess. Replace the cottage cheese with ricotta Cheese. Parmesan and mozzarella add flavor. You can add any blend of cheeses or even cheddar.

Variations

• Add almost any vegetable you like to the sauce (try zucchini or bell peppers). Add it to the pan once the meat has browned and cook until tender before adding the sauce ingredients.
• Egg noodles also work well in this recipe.

How to make ground beef casserole

This baked pasta is easy to make.

1. Brown beef: In a large skillet, brown ground beefonion and garlic.
2. Preparation sauce: Add the whole tomatoes, pasta sauce and seasonings and simmer until thickened.
3. Prepare the cheese layer: Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, egg, basil, remaining parsley and Parmesan.
4. Bake: Layer the pasta and mix in the cheese.Mix ground beef and sauce in a baking dish. Top with cheese and bake until bubbly.

Serve this pasta casserole with a large piece of cornbread or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Storing leftovers

Store leftover ground beef casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (if it lasts that long)! Reheat it in the microwave (or oven) to make meals all week long.

Freeze the entire casserole before or after baking. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat as directed above. If the casserole is cold in the refrigerator, you may need to add more cooking time.

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Ground Beef Casserole

This homemade casserole is loaded with ground beef, pasta, and 3 different types of cheese in a flavorful tomato sauce.

Preparation time 15 minutes minutes

Cooking time 45 minutes minutes

Total time 1 hour hour

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• Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a large, deep skillet until no pink remains. Drain the fat.

• Crumble the canned tomatoes with your hands. Add them (including any juices) to the ground beef along with the pasta sauce, sugar, and Italian seasoning.

• Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in half the parsley, taste and season with salt and pepper.

• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta. al dente According to package directions. Drain, do not rinse.

• Mix sour cream, cottage cheese, egg, basil, remaining parsley and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

• Add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of a 9×13 pan.

• Layer half of the pasta, top with all of the sour cream mixture, remaining pasta, and meat sauce.

• Cover with mozzarella cheese and seal.

• Bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until golden and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Keep leftover ground beef casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Calories: 419 | Carbohydrates: 43gram | Protein: 28gram | Fat: 15gram | Saturated fat: 7gram | Polyunsaturated fat: 1gram | Monounsaturated fat: 4gram | Trans fats: 0.2gram | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 4gram | Sugar: 8gram | Vitamin A: 758International Union | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, casserole, main dish, main course

Kitchen American

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