Best 9 Ground Beef Cheddar Casserole Recipes

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Ground Beef Cheddar Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This classic casserole is made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a variety of other ingredients, such as pasta, vegetables, and spices. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family. With so many variations on this classic recipe, you're sure to find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

KETO GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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This very tasty ground beef casserole is keto and low carb. A very easy recipe, it's absolutely perfect for a weeknight dinner. Leftovers are great too!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Olive oil spray (for pan)
2 lb. extra lean ground beef ((93% lean))
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (cubed)
1 cup shredded cheddar (divided)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish with olive oil and set it aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray it with olive oil.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat into small pieces, until the meat is no longer raw, about 5 minutes. Drain the beef and return it to the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne into the beef, then slowly and patiently mix in the cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
  • Turn the heat off, and mix 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar into the beef mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top.
  • Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 372 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEDDAR MACARONI GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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Discover why this Cheddar Macaroni Ground Beef Casserole is exactly what you want it to be. You want a creamy, cheesy family pleaser ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1-3/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain. Stir in tomatoes and oregano; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare Dinner as directed on package, omitting the butter.
  • Add prepared Dinner to meat mixture; mix well. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; top with cheddar.
  • Bake 10 min. or until cheddar is melted and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 33 g

GROUND BEEF & CHEDDAR CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by JoyT

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces, wide, whole wheat noodles (I used Ronzoni Extra Wide Noodles)
16 ounces extra lean ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 container (16 ounce) fat free sour cream
1 can (28 ounce) tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups reduced fat, sharp cheddar, shredded
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahenheit. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-fat cooking spray. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl. Mix in the sour cream and parmesan, and then pour into baking dish. While the noodles are cooking, spray a large, nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray, and add in the garlic. Cook until tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes. Add in the zucchini, bell peppers and onions and cook until vegetables just being to become tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add in diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Empty the beef and vegetable mixture over the noodles, and evenly sprinkle the reduced fat cheddar over top. Place in oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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Classic comfort food that I have been making for years but can't remember where the recipe originally came from. Wanted to post it so I wouldn't lose it!

Provided by Christine Foley Wanner

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup chopped yellow onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped carrot
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to ground beef; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce into ground beef-vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Cook on low until liquid is reduced and flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Spoon cream of mushroom soup over bow-tie pasta; top with ground beef-tomato mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1028.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

CHEDDAR BEEF BAKE



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Kids love this saucy noodle casserole and moms love the east of preparation. You can use whatever type of small pasta you have in the pantry.-Jean Myers, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
Dash seasoned salt
1 cup small pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and seasoned salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the pasta, tomato sauce, soup and mustard; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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This ground beef casserole recipe is super easy to throw together and feeds a crowd! It's comforting and uses simple ingredients.

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked penne
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
1.5 cups marinara sauce
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position. Grease a 9x13 baking dish (I use Pam spray).
  • Boil a large, salted pot of water for the penne. Cook it for 10 minutes (it should be slightly underdone so it doesn't get mushy).
  • Add the oil, beef, and onion to a skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as you go along, for 10 minutes. Once it gets going, stir in the garlic. Spoon out excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and warm through. Give it a taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.
  • Drain the pasta and pour it into the baking dish. Pour the beef mixture over top and then toss until it's combined with the pasta. Top with an even layer of the cheese. If you want it extra cheesy, you can stir in an additional half cup of cheese prior to topping it with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese is nicely melted. I then broil it for a few minutes (optional) to brown the cheese up a bit. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 551 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Provided by Claudia Gomez

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb extra-lean or lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
A pinch of black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
A pinch of cayenne pepper
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (or full-fat, if you prefer)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray your casserole dish with olive oil.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and spray it with oil. Add the ground beef and cook it for approximately 5min or until the meat is thoroughly cooked but not crispy. The ground beef needs to be stirred and broken up while it is cooking. With both the extra-lean and lean ground beef, the excess fat should be drained off as soon as the ground beef is thoroughly cooked. Keep the meat in the skillet.
  • Turn the heat down and stir in the spices. Season the beef to your taste.
  • Cut the cream cheese into cubes and slowly mix them into the ground beef. Stir the mixture until the cream cheese is fully melted and thoroughly incorporated into the meat.
  • Turn off the heat and add 1/2 of cheddar cheese to the mix. Once the cheddar cheese is fully mixed into the ground beef and cream cheese mixture, transfer it to your baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese over the top of your beef casserole.
  • Bake it in the oven for approximately 10min, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle parsley on the finished result. Serve it with your favorite roasted vegetables or green salad for a low-carb option. Alternatively, add rice or potatoes for a hearty and well-rounded meal.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8

BEEF AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
Kosher salt
3 cups wide egg noodles (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
12 ounces ground beef
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
One 14 1/2-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Oil a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and put in the prepared baking dish. Toss with the sour cream, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the bell peppers and scallions and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Make a space in the pan, add the tomato paste and toast for a minute. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the beef mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with the grated Cheddar. Bake on the middle rack until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH GROUND BEEF RECIPE



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Our casserole ​is a family favorite recipe; it's a savory combination of ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, and layers of Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 medium bay leaf
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cook macaroni in boiling salted water and then drain following package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish or casserole dish.
  • In a large saucepan, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, onion, green pepper, garlic, butter, black pepper, and ground beef. Cook, stirring frequently until the beef is browned. Add the bay leaf and tomatoes, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes; stir in 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar cheese.
  • Spoon about half of the cooked and drained macaroni into a buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with cooked meat mixture then remaining macaroni. Sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 581 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 34 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce the amount of fat in the casserole.
  • If you don't have a large skillet, you can brown the ground beef in batches.
  • Be sure to drain the ground beef well before adding it to the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the casserole, such as bell peppers, onions, and corn.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in the casserole.
  • Top the casserole with crushed tortilla chips or bread crumbs before baking for a crispy topping.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving so that it has time to set.

Conclusion:

Ground beef cheddar casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. This casserole is hearty and filling, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give ground beef cheddar casserole a try.

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