Hearty Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 ounces large elbow pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, mild or spicy
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheese mix
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the butter.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking up the large pieces with a wooden spoon.
  4. When the meat starts to brown, add the bell pepper and onions and sauté for about 5 to 8 minutes until they have softened.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and corn.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and stir well for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and chopped chiles.
  8. Pour ½ cup of water into the drained tomato can and add it to the beef mixture.
  9. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and taste it to check for seasoning.
  10. Pour the beef mixture into the prepared pan, add the cooked pasta, and stir until evenly combined.
  11. Top with the shredded cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  13. Serve immediately while hot.