Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Casserole is a hearty comfort dish made with ground beef, macaroni pasta, tomato sauce, and lots of melted cheese, baked together until bubbly and golden. 🍝🧀🥩
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups tomato sauce or pasta sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
Instructions 👩🍳
1. Cook the Pasta
- Boil macaroni in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Beef
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef.
- Cook until beef is browned.
3. Make the Sauce
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes.
4. Combine
- Mix cooked macaroni with the beef sauce.
- Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
5. Bake
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella on top.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
✅ Serving Ideas
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Green salad 🥗
- Roasted vegetables
💡 Tips
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- A little cream or sour cream makes it extra creamy.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy crust.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A one-pot cheesy beef macaroni recipe (no baking needed)
- The famous homemade version similar to Hamburger Helper
- A creamy white-sauce beef macaroni casserole.
