Beef And Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Comfort food at its best! This easy Beef and Macaroni Casserole recipe is a family favorite, ready in under an hour. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory ground beef, it's the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with steamed broccoli or a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 600.7 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 3.6 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef And Macaroni Casserole

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 0 Healthy Request Condensed Tomato Soup (not used in recipe)
  • 0 Cheddar Cheese Soup (not used in recipe)
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

73g

Carbs

15g

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