🍔 Hamburger Casserole
Hamburger casserole is a hearty, one-dish meal made with ground beef, vegetables, pasta or potatoes, and melted cheese—perfect for a family dinner.
🧾 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen corn or mixed vegetables
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or penne) or diced potatoes
- 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
Topping
- 1–1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
- Heat a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook until browned and fully cooked.
2️⃣ Mix the Casserole
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta or potatoes, cooked beef mixture, vegetables, and diced tomatoes.
- Mix well and transfer to a greased baking dish.
3️⃣ Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Can be garnished with chopped parsley for color.
💡 Tips
- Use leftover pasta or mashed potatoes to save time.
- Add spices like chili flakes or cumin for extra flavor.
- Make it ahead of time and reheat in the oven before serving.
If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute stovetop version that doesn’t need baking.
