Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

This old fashioned hamburger casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food dinner! It's packed with flavor and so easy to make. You can pull this dinner together when you need a delicious weeknight meal or make this ahead of time and freeze it for a quick meal later on.

Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

This old fashioned hamburger casserole is perfect for a simple family dinner or get-together with friends. It’s easy to make and everyone will love it! The ground beef and pasta make it easy to stretch your menu budget while still making sure everyone leaves the dinner table satisfied.

The best part is, you can customize it however you want. Add your favorite vegetables or switch up the meat. No matter what, it will always taste amazing.

If you want something lighter, then this tomato turkey pasta casserole is another great choice that is similar but uses lean ground turkey instead of beef.

What Goes with Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole?

Old fashioned hamburger casserole is best served with a side of vegetables and of course a dinner roll. I love serving with veggies like a green bean casserole, asparagus casserole, or roasted Brussels sprouts. Roasted carrots or mashed potatoes are also a great option.

For the dinner roll, I like to get a little creative. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll make homemade rolls. But most of the time, I just grab a can of crescent rolls or some pre-made dough from the grocery store.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• 1 medium white onion
• 1 pound ground beef (500 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (3g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2g)
• 3 cups tomato sauce (750ml)
• 7 oz dry elbow macaroni (200g)
• 1 cup sour cream (240g)
• 1 cup cream cheese (225g)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (113g)

Note: For extra flavor, you can replace the tomato sauce with a homemade marinara sauce.

Kitchen Tools You Need

• Large non-stick skillet
• Chef's knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Stockpot
• Colander
• 10" oval baking dish

How to Make Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

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Start by preheating the oven to 350°F/180°C then prepare your baking dish with non-stick spray. I recommend a larger pan such as a 10" oval or 9"x13" baking dish. Set this aside.

Cook the elbow macaroni for ½ the time suggested then remove from the water and drain and set it aside for later.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add in the chopped onions, and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring them regularly.

Once the onions are tender, add in the ground beef. Cook this for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. When the beef is cooked and no longer pink, drain off any excess grease, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder or dried garlic flakes.

Pour the tomato sauce into the skillet with the meat, reduce the heat to low, and continue cooking until it bubbles.

Once the sauce begins to bubble, add in the sour cream and cream cheese, stirring it until a creamy meat sauce is combined.

Add the drained par-cooked pasta to this meat sauce and stir to combine and coat the pasta.

Pour this pasta and meat mixture into the prepared baking dish then top it with 1 cup of shredded cheddar (or preferred cheese).

Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

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A tasty old fashioned hamburger casserole has flavorful ground beef, pasta, and a cheesy creamy sauce that is sure to please everyone!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef (500 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (3g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2g)
• 3 cups tomato sauce (750ml)
• 7 oz dry elbow macaroni (200g)
• 1 cup sour cream (240g)
• 1 cup cream cheese (225g)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (113g)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add in the onions and cook, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef to the onions and cook, for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Once no longer pink, season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
4. Pour the tomato sauce into the meat and stir to combine.
5. While the meat is cooking, cook the pasta for half the time suggested by the package directions. Drain it and set it aside.
6. Once the tomato sauce is bubbling in the skillet, add in the sour cream and cream cheese and stir until combined.
7. Add the drained pasta into the meat sauce and stir to combine.
8. Pour the pasta and meat into the prepared baking dish and top with the shredded cheddar.
9. Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and browning on top.

Notes

For more texture you can use 1 cup diced tomatoes in place of 1 cup of the tomato sauce.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 438Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 945mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 24g