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Hamburger Macaroni Casserole Recipe
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Hamburger Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Follow the recipe for a cheesy hamburger macaroni casserole. You will need the following ingredients for the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni
  • 1+½ pound Ground beef
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves  minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 32 ounces Spaghetti sauce
  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Rib celery chopped
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Sour cream
  • Oregano

Instructions

  • Take a large skillet full of water and add salt and dried macaroni. Add one tablespoon of salt for 2 quarts of water. Boil the macaroni in the salted water and cook it as per package instructions.  
  • Meanwhile, take a large skillet and grease it with olive oil. Preheat the skillet. Then add ground beef. Cook until the color turns to brown on high heat. Do not stir frequently. Brown the beef but do not overcook. 
  • Once the beef is brown, add the onions and toss them with the beef until they are soft to touch. 
  • Prepare the seasoning mixture. Mix celery, salt, pepper, minced garlic, pepper, and oregano into a bowl. Empty the bowl on the cooking beef. Stir for 4 to 5 minutes to combine the ingredients properly.
  • At this point, add the tomato sauce and the spaghetti sauce into the skillet and combine. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. 
  • Do not forget to drain the water after you have cooked the pasta. Add half of the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir. Cook all the ingredients properly. You will find the dish aromatic after cooking. 
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Take your 9 x 9 casserole dish and grease the pan with a cooking spray.
  • Transfer the beef and macaroni mixture to the baking dish. Layer it with the remaining macaroni. Load it with more cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Your baking time may differ depending on your oven. Therefore, bake until the cheese melts and the volume of the mixture has risen. Your dish is ready.