"If you love Cheeseburgers and saucy macaroni, then you will LOVE this Cheeseburger Casserole! It's a Homemade Hamburger Helper, the American boxed pasta favourite made at home, from scratch. One pot, 30 minutes start to finish!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, chopped (brown, white, yellow)
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1 small carrot, chopped
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1 celery stalk, chopped
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500g / 1 lb ground beef mince, preferably lean
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12 oz / 340g dried elbow macaroni pasta
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1/2 cup frozen corn
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2 cups chicken stock / broth
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1 tbsp hot sauce or Sriracha sauce, adjust to taste
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1/2 tsp American chili powder (Note 1)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp garlic powder (or sub with onion powder) (Note 2)
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800g / 28 oz can crushed tomato
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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Salt and pepper
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2 cups grated cheddar or tasty cheese (Note 3)
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More cheese, to top
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1 scallion / shallot, chopped
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1 tomato, chopped