Name: Cheeseburger Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 cup(s) low sodium beef broth or stock; 1 lb cavatappi or macaroni; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) half-and-half, room temperature; 1 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup(s) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; salt and pepper, to taste; finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Ingredients

Servings:

1 lb

ground beef

medium onion, finely diced

red bell pepper, finely diced

1 tbsp

minced garlic

2 tbsp

tomato paste

3 tbsp

ketchup

1/2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

4 cup(s)

low sodium beef broth or stock

1 lb

cavatappi or macaroni

1/2 cup(s)

sour cream, room temperature

1/4 cup(s)

half-and-half, room temperature

1 cup(s)

shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup(s)

shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided

1 cup(s)

shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

salt and pepper, to taste

finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions 12 steps | 45 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

In a large cast iron skillet or an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and cook until the color slightly darkens, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.

Step 7

Add the low sodium beef broth (or stock). Scrape down the bottom of the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the dry pasta. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender, stirring halfway through, about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the sour cream and half-and-half.

Step 10

Stir in half of the mozzarella, extra sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until well combined.

Step 11

Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella, extra sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and the sides are bubbling, about 10 minutes.