4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole (Quick & Easy) Recipe
This 4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is a quick and easy comfort food recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring savory ground beef, tender pasta shells, creamy tomato soup, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, this casserole combines simple ingredients into a delicious, cheesy bake that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 (1 lb) box medium pasta shells
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Other
- 2 (10 oz) cans tomato soup
- 1/2 cup water
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook and drain the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Brown Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Chop the beef as it cooks to break it into small pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, tomato soup, water, and half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses into the skillet with the browned beef. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat to combine flavors.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the beef and pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. For a golden brown cheese top, switch the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately while hot and cheesy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Using medium pasta shells helps hold the sauce and meat mixture well.
- Feel free to add chopped onions or bell peppers with the beef for extra flavor.
- Broiling the top cheese is optional but adds a nice golden crust.
- Leftover casserole can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, especially salt and pepper.
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