MACARONI & BEEF CASSEROLE

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Categories     Beef     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/8 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
1 clove chopped garlic
1 - 16 ounce bottle marinara sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 -1/2 package of shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni until al-dente. Drain pasta and place in a greased 8 x 10 inch casserole dish. Saute the ground beef, draining any fat from the mixture. Set to one side. Saute the vegetables in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for 8 - 10 minutes, then add the ground beef and basil, oregano and salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes until vegetables are soft. Then combine the marinara mixture with the cooked macaroni in casserole dish. Add the shredded cheese to the top of the casserole. Add the parmesan cheese over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes covered, and 10 minutes with the cover off. Let cool slightly before serving.

swag man
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This casserole is a family favorite! We make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use leftover beef or ground beef. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Kaif Khan
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I thought this casserole was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the texture was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices and maybe some more cheese.


Raphael Black
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This was my first time making macaroni beef casserole and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the casserole was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zabiullah Sahil
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it to my liking. Sometimes I add vegetables, sometimes I add different kinds of cheese. It's always a winner.


skharun ahmed
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less salt. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Destiny Yaleska
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I think the secret is in the cheese sauce. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Reina Carrillo
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This is my go-to recipe for macaroni beef casserole. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes and then pop it in the oven. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef.


bablu shak
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I thought this casserole was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


Jordan Erwin
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This macaroni beef casserole was a hit with my family! The cheesy, beefy goodness was perfect for a cold night. The recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.