Description
4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish with maximum flavor and minimum fuss. It’s humble, hearty, and magically satisfying with just four everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (or any short pasta)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (24 oz) jar of tomato-based pasta sauce (like marinara or meat sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta until just al dente, then drain.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl or casserole dish, combine the cooked pasta, beef, and pasta sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a 9×13-inch casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
Notes
Use a flavorful pasta sauce and don’t overcook your pasta. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: hamburger casserole, ground beef, pasta bake, easy dinner, 4-ingredient