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Cheeseburger Casserole

Make a cozy cheeseburger casserole with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, elbow macaroni, sour cream, and a bubbling two-cheese topping.
Servings: 8 servings

Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.

Prep: 15 minutes Total: 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1½ cups shredded mild cheddar

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Dissolve bouillon in water and set aside.
  • Brown beef; drain excess grease.
  • Add onion and seasonings; cook until soft.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and tomatoes.
  • Add macaroni and broth; cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in sour cream and milk; layer half the mixture and cheeses in a baking dish, then repeat.
  • Bake uncovered at 400°F for 10 minutes until bubbling.

Notes

Shred cheese from a block for the smoothest melt.