Bare Cupboard Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Bare Cupboard Casserole

• 1 pound ground beef
• Onion
• Taco Seasoning
• 1 cup water
• Tomatoes
• Dry Pasta
• Monterey Jack Cheese

How to Make Bare Cupboard Casserole

1. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, brown 1 pound of ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the pot and sauté with the beef until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
4. Stir in 1 packet (about 1 ounce) Lawry's Taco Seasoning (or your favorite brand/homemade), 1 cup of water, 1 (28 ounce) can of diced Roma tomatoes (or 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes + 2 tablespoons ketchup if using regular tomatoes), and the cooked pasta.
5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and broken down slightly.
6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) until melted and smooth.
7. Serve immediately, topped with an additional 1/4 cup of shredded cheese per serving.