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Cheese Burger Casserole

Cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup diced dill pickles, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, crumble ground beef and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Add onion and garlic, cook 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Fold in drained macaroni and 1 cup cheddar. Spread remaining 1 cup cheddar on top. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes, then scatter diced pickles over the top and serve hot.

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking, it firms up just enough to scoop into neat servings. If you want the cheese extra brown, run it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes right at the end.