Cheesy Baked Ground Beef Casserole
Hearty, cheesy, and family-friendly — perfect comfort food for busy nights.
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 25–30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni)
1 cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
Drain excess grease. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Build the sauce
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Simmer 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Combine
In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, beef mixture, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar, and ½ cup mozzarella.
5️⃣ Assemble
Transfer to prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7️⃣ Serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Cheesy Baked Ground Beef Casserole
