Hamburger Casserole (Quick & Easy)

🍲 Hamburger Casserole (Quick & Easy)

A simple baked comfort dish with ground beef, pasta, and cheesy tomato sauce—ready in under an hour.

🧾 Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 2 cups cooked pasta (macaroni or penne)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• 1–1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook beef
   • Brown ground beef with onion in a pan.
   • Drain excess fat.
2. Add sauce
   • Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
   • Simmer 5–10 minutes.
3. Mix
   • Add cooked pasta and milk/cream.
   • Stir until evenly combined.
4. Bake
   • Pour into baking dish.
   • Top with cheese.
5. Finish
   • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

💡 Quick Tips

• Add corn or peas for extra flavor.
• Use leftover pasta to make it even faster.
• Sprinkle chili flakes for a little heat.

If you want, I can also make you a “no pasta low-carb version”, a creamy hamburger helper style, or a one-pan skillet version (no baking needed).