Description
This One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into an easy-to-make, all-in-one meal. Ground beef, pasta, and a savory tomato sauce meld together and are topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, and green onions for a satisfying family dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat carefully.
- Add liquids and pasta: Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, ketchup, Dijon mustard, rotini pasta, and 2 cups of water into the pot with the browned beef mixture.
- Simmer the casserole: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 13-16 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Melt the cheese: Remove the pot from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover the pot again and let it stand for 2 minutes so the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Garnish and serve: Serve the casserole garnished with freshly diced Roma tomato and sliced green onions for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use rotini pasta or any similar short pasta that holds sauce well.
- Make sure to drain excess fat after browning the beef for a leaner dish.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor.
- For extra cheesiness, add more shredded cheese or mix some into the pasta before cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
