If you ask me, this is more of a 5/10 dish. However, if you ask my kids – it’s a solid 10 out of 10. So between being beloved by the kids and a super easy one pot dish to make, this is definitely one of the favourites in our household!
Cheeseburger Casserole
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Calorieskcal
Ingredients
1 TBSP oil
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 TBSP tomato paste
4 cups beef stock, divided
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP soy sauce
1/4 tsp sugar
14 oz can diced tomatoes, with their juices
1 more tsp kosher salt
12 oz dried macaroni noodles
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
green onions, chives or chopped parsley for garnishing
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and ground beef and cook until browned all over. Drain some of the fat. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Add tomato paste and let it cook for a minute or two. Add 3.5 cups beef stock, Worcestershire, tomatoes and soy sauce. Add sugar and 1 more tsp salt. Add the macaroni noodles and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer stirring occasionally over medium heat for about 10 minutes or as per the package instructions, until the macaroni are cooked to your liking. Add the remaining stock if necessary to thin the sauce out more (I typically add all of the stock.) Once done, remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover the pot for a few minutes to let the cheese melt. Alternatively, you can broil it to make the cheese brown. Enjoy!
