Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole is an easy dinner recipe inspired by Hamburger Helper. This ground beef casserole with pasta has a crunchy potato chip topping.

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Total Time50

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole recipe, easy casserole recipe, ground beef casserole

Servings:

Calories: 439kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic 10 grams
2 tablespoons ketchup 34 grams
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 17 grams
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard optional, 3 grams
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 4 grams
1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1.5 grams
1 can petite diced tomatoes drained, 14.5 ounces
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided, 8 ounces
3/4 cup sour cream 180 grams
1/4 cup 2% milk 2 ounces
3/4 cup crushed potato chips for topping, 2 ounces

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 8 ounces elbow macaroni
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess grease if necessary. 1 pound ground beef
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. 1 small yellow onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine. 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the drained diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth and creamy. 1 can petite diced tomatoes, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup 2% milk
Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Top with crushed potato chips. 3/4 cup crushed potato chips
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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