Easy Cheeseburger Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef, pasta shells, tomato sauce, cheddar cheese and onions baked for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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600 g canned tomato soup
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60 ml water
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225 g cheddar cheese, hand shredded, divided
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450 g medium pasta shells, cooked
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1 ladle reserved pasta cooking water
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 175°C (350°F) to preheat.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion, breaking meat into small pieces until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
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Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Add Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato soup and water, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
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Incorporate half of the shredded cheddar and reserved pasta water into the meat sauce. Stir in cooked pasta shells and combine thoroughly.
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Transfer mixture to a greased 33 x 23 cm (9 x 13 in) baking dish. Evenly sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
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Place baking dish on center oven rack and bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.
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Allow casserole to rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Extra Information:
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Reserving some pasta cooking water helps emulsify the sauce and ensures a creamy texture.