Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to dinner tables across America. Cheesy layers of ground beef, noodles, and rich sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed tomato soup
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese:
- 3 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat to ensure a lean foundation.
- Introduce diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until the vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Elevate the mixture by incorporating tomato soup, rich tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes, complemented with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the ingredients to meld and simmer for 10 minutes, developing deep flavor profiles.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the robust meat sauce, ensuring every strand is generously coated with the savory mixture.
- Transfer the harmonious combination into a prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously blanket the surface with a luxurious blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, promising a golden, melted finish.
- Create a crispy topping by mixing melted butter with breadcrumbs, then delicately dispersing the mixture across the cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and the edges bubble with appetizing intensity.
- Allow the dish to rest briefly, letting flavors settle before serving this comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier version that still packs incredible flavor.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach during the meat cooking stage for added texture and nutrients.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with gluten-free pasta and using gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers as topping.
- Prepare this casserole ahead of time by assembling everything except the breadcrumb topping, then refrigerate and add breadcrumbs just before baking to maintain their crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg