Beef And Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Macaroni Casserole

• Elbow Macaroni
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• Healthy Request Condensed Tomato Soup
• Cheddar Cheese Soup
• Skim Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Beef And Macaroni Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
3. Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Place the cooked macaroni in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
5. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat with 1/2 cup chopped onion until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
6. Return the cooked beef and onion to the skillet. Stir in 2 (10.75 ounce) cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried basil.
7. Stir well to combine.
8. Pour the beef mixture evenly over the macaroni in the casserole dish.
9. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.