Ground Beef Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Ground Beef Casserole - it is beefy, cheesy, saucy, and so easy to make! It's a great easy and budget-friendly way to feed a crowd.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 564kcal

Cook pasta according to the package. In a skillet, add ground beef and onion, and cook until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes, crumbling meat with a spoon.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring few times. Drain the liquid. Next add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chopped green chili, chili powder, steak spice, sea salt & pepper to taste. Stir and bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring few times.
Add cooked pasta and stir into the mixture.
Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease baking dish with butter or oil. Into the baking dish add pasta and beef mixture and sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 10 more minutes. Garnish with chives and enjoy!

If you're looking for a lighter option, you can swap the ground beef for ground chicken or ground turkey. And if you're feeling adventurous, ground sausage would be a delicious alternative too!
If you're not a fan of the cheese suggested in the recipe, don't worry! You can always switch it up and use cheddar, Colby Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend instead. Just pick your favorite!
Oh, and make sure to only cook your pasta al dente to avoid it turning out mushy. You can also mix it up and use penne, bow tie pasta, or fusilli instead of elbow macaroni.
Want to add some extra veggies to your dish? Diced red bell pepper, mushrooms, or corn would be a great addition. Enjoy!