mom-mom's cheeseburger casserole

Name: Mom-Mom's Cheeseburger Casserole
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/2 - green pepper, chopped; 1/2 - onion, chopped; 2-3 clove(s) garlic, minced; - salt & pepper, to taste; 2 can(s) stewed tomatoes, italian-style; - *optional: can substitute 1 jar of salsa for a can of stewed tomatoes to give it a little kick!; 15 oz can(s) spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce. add italian seasoning if desired (oregano, basil, parsley); 1 pound(s) box elbow macaroni, or pasta of choice; 2 package(s) (2 cups per pkg) shredded cheddar cheese, or whatever cheese you like (more if desired); 1 cup(s) beef broth; corn starch for thickening

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Lauren Conforti

HARRIMAN, TN

Updated on Aug 16, 2010

This was a favorite of my Dad's, and I love it too! I’ve tweaked it just a little from Mom-Mom’s recipe, adding the sautéed onions & fresh minced garlic. My Dad graduated to Heaven in 2005, so whenever I make this I think of him! Enjoy!

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yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 - green pepper, chopped
1/2 - onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt & pepper, to taste
2 cans stewed tomatoes, italian-style
- *optional: can substitute 1 jar of salsa for a can of stewed tomatoes to give it a little kick!
15 oz cans spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce. add italian seasoning if desired (oregano, basil, parsley)
1 pound box elbow macaroni, or pasta of choice
2 packages (2 cups per pkg) shredded cheddar cheese, or whatever cheese you like (more if desired)
1 cup beef broth
corn starch for thickening

How To Make mom-mom's cheeseburger casserole

Step 1

NOTE: In place of the hamburger, green pepper, onion & seasonings, my Mom would sometimes use some leftover from "Mom-Mom's Hamburger Stew" (see recipe) It's delicious either way!

Step 2

Brown the ground beef, drain. In the same pan, saute the pepper & onion with the seasonings until veggies are soft. Add minced garlic. Sauté.
Step 3

Add the beef broth & thicken with a little cornstarch dissolved in water
Step 4

Cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain.
Step 5

Spray a 13x9 casserole dish, or deep square casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 6

Add 1/2 of the macaroni, then 1/2 of the ground beef mix, then 1/2 of the tomatoes and/or sauce & then 1/2 of the shredded cheese.
Step 7

Repeat layers, starting with macaroni and ending with cheese, adding a little more on top, if desired.
Step 8

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bubbly.
Step 9

** This freezes well! I sometimes divide this recipe between two 8x8 square, or 9-inch round, disposable foil pans giving me one meal to freeze for later.
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