Cheeseburger Casserole (Homemade Hamburger Helper)

Name: Cheeseburger Casserole (Homemade Hamburger Helper)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves , minced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 small carrot * , chopped (optional); 1 celery stalk * , chopped (optional); 500 g/ 1 lb ground beef (mince) , preferably lean; 12 oz / 340g dried macaroni , uncooked; 1/2 cup frozen corn * , optional; 2 cups chicken broth/stock, low sodium; 1 tbsp hot sauce or Sriracha sauce , adjust to taste; 1 tsp American chili powder (Note 1); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder , or sub onion powder; 800 g / 28 oz crushed tomato; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1.5 - 2 cups (150 - 200g) cheddar or tasty cheese, shredded (Note 3); 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese , for topping; Garnish (optional):; 1 green onion , sliced

Prep 10m

Cook 20m

Total 30m

This Cheeseburger Casserole, also known as Homemade Hamburger Helper, is a comforting and flavorful dish made with ground beef, macaroni, and cheese. With added vegetables, a spicy kick from hot sauce, and a cheesy topping, this casserole is a delicious spin on a classic cheeseburger.

Cheeseburger Casserole

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(Servings: 5)

2 garlic cloves , minced

1 small carrot * , chopped (optional)

1 celery stalk * , chopped (optional)

500 g/ 1 lb ground beef (mince) , preferably lean

12 oz / 340g dried macaroni , uncooked

1/2 cup frozen corn * , optional

2 cups chicken broth/stock, low sodium

1 tbsp hot sauce or Sriracha sauce , adjust to taste

1 tsp American chili powder (Note 1)

1 tsp garlic powder , or sub onion powder

800 g / 28 oz crushed tomato

1/2 tsp black pepper

1.5 - 2 cups (150 - 200g) cheddar or tasty cheese, shredded (Note 3)

1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese , for topping

1 green onion , sliced

Nutrition Facts

Calories

742kcal

37%
Fat

28g

1%
Saturated Fat

12g

0%
Carbohydrates

67g

3%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

49g

2%
Cholesterol

128mg

6%
Sodium

1,123mg

56%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

* These are optional. Can also add more diced vegetables of choice - or even reduce pasta and add even more veg.

1. American chili powder is a combination of spices, not just chilli. I always bring some back with me! Sub as follows: 1/4 tsp each paprika, cumin, coriander plus pinch of cayenne.

2. Cheese - You can substitute with other cheeses that melt but be sure to use a flavoured cheese, not a mild flavoured cheese like mozzarella. The cheese is required for flavouring in this recipe.

3. Storage - As with all pastas, the sauce tends to get sucked up by the pasta so it's not as saucy. But this reheats very well - I justmicrowave. Haven't triedfreezing but I see no reason why it wouldn't freeze well.

Make ahead idea - make the beef and add all the liquids. Then store until required and on the day of, reheat the beef/liquid, add pasta and cook per recipe.

4. Source:My good friend Jo from Jo Cooks, it's one of many fabulous one pot recipes inher cookbook,30 Minute One Pot Meals. Ever so slightly amended.

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Cheeseburger Casserole (Homemade Hamburger Helper)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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