Burger Casserole
This cheeseburger casserole combines ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, pickles, and cheddar cheese for a comforting, kid-friendly dish that's full of flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta use brown rice pasta for gluten-free option
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups onions finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef 95% lean
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup dill pickles chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add the diced tomatoes and Dijon mustard. Let the mixture simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Combine the meat mixture with the cooked pasta and spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle chopped dill pickles over the top before serving.
Notes
This dish can be customized by using ground turkey or adding extra vegetables like peas or carrots. Leftovers freeze well and can be reheated easily.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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