Easy Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
August 07, 2021
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Easy, cheesy, and flavorful, this Ground Beef Noodle Casserole is a family-friendly dinner for busy nights. Pasta, vegetables and meat combine with a zesty tomato sauce, bacon and plenty of cheddar cheese, making this a flavorful and cozy meal. Serve the hamburger casserole with a simple green salad and a loaf of crusty bread, cornbread, or buttermilk biscuits.

8
12 oz dry elbow macaroni
4 slices bacon
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 c celery
1 green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
15 oz tomato sauce
14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
1 T tomato paste
2 t brown sugar
1 t chili powder
1/4 t ground cumin
1/4 t dried oregano
Pinch cayenne
kosher salt and black pepper
2 c grated cheddar
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 1 minute less than al dente, according to package...

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Nutritions

Calories
695

Sodium
673mg
28% DV

Fat
43g
67% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV