4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole
This 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is the ultimate easy weeknight meal, bringing together savory ground beef, tender pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce, all baked under a gooey blanket of cheese. It’s a comforting, family-friendly dish that’s incredibly simple to prepare with minimal ingredients.
4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the medium shell pasta according to package directions until it’s al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set it aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until no longer pink. Season the beef as you like; simple salt and pepper, seasoned salt, or garlic powder all work well. Drain any excess grease from the cooked beef.
- Combine Ingredients in Dish: In the prepared baking dish, combine the browned ground beef, both cans of tomato soup, the cooked pasta, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir everything together until well combined. Stir in half of both the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses into the mixture.
- Bake (Covered): Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue to bake for 10 more minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden. If you prefer a darker, crispier cheese topping, you can broil it for 2-3 minutes at the very end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
This 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is a complete meal on its own, perfect for those nights when you need something quick and satisfying. What’s your go-to easy weeknight dinner when you’re short on ingredients?
