In the hustle and bustle of daily life, having a quick and delicious go-to recipe can be a game-changer. Today, I’m sharing a family-friendly gem – 4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole. Packed with flavor and simple to make, this casserole is sure to become a staple on your busy nights.
Why Hamburger Casserole?
Life gets hectic, and we all have those days when spending hours in the kitchen is just not on the agenda. That’s where this 4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole comes in. In addition, combine the convenience of a bag salad mix and frozen garlic bread, and you have dinner that’s both easy and incredibly tasty.
The Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb bow-tie pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 10oz cans tomato soup (or marinara sauce)
- Optional: 1/2 cup alfredo sauce
- Optional: 1/4 cup Rotel
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Everything seasoning or garlic powder
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Brown the ground beef and drain the fat.
- Cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package instructions.
- Season the beef with everything seasoning or a mix of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In the casserole dish, combine the beef, cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato soup (or marinara sauce), alfredo sauce, and Rotel if desired.
- Top with additional cheddar and mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with a bag Caesar salad mix and Texas toast.
Why it works
The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its simplicity but also in its versatility. Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Don’t have two cans of tomato soup? No problem – marinara sauce works just as well. Have some alfredo sauce or Rotel lying around? Throw it in! This Hamburger Casserole is a reminder that cooking should be flexible and fun.
In just a few easy steps, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. This 4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole not only delivers on taste but also leaves you with leftovers for those busy lunch hours. Try it out, and you might just find yourself going back for seconds (and thirds!).
Remember, the kitchen is your playground – so feel free to get creative and enjoy the delicious journey of cooking!
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4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb bow-tie pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 10oz cans tomato soup (or marinara sauce)
- Optional: 1/2 cup alfredo sauce
- Optional: 1/4 cup Rotel
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Everything seasoning or garlic powder
Instructions
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Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
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Cooking:
- Brown ground beef, drain fat.
- Cook bow-tie pasta according to package instructions.
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Seasoning:
- Season beef with everything seasoning or a mix of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Casserole Assembly:
- In the casserole dish, mix beef, cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato soup (or marinara sauce), alfredo sauce, and Rotel if using.
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Baking:
- Top with additional cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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Serving:
- Serve with a bag Caesar salad mix and Texas toast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
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This was easy! I did have to use 2 cans of tomato soup as my cans were only 10oz size, but otherwise the ratios and timings all seemed spot-on to me. It was really delicious straight out of the oven. We’ll see how the rest of the house likes it leftover. (I rated down one star only for the ambiguity on the volume of soup needed since “1 can” is subjective, but really it’s a 4.5!) Thank you!
Thank you Andrea! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! And thank you for the advice, I’ll have to make that change to the recipe, you are right!