Best 9 Beefy Macaroni Casserole Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch? Look no further than this delectable beefy macaroni casserole. This classic casserole combines the flavors of succulent ground beef, tender macaroni, a creamy and cheesy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. With easy-to-follow recipes and step-by-step instructions, this article will guide you through creating a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.

In addition to the classic beefy macaroni casserole, this article also offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, a hearty lentil and vegetable casserole is a great alternative. For those who enjoy a spicy kick, a Mexican-inspired casserole with chili and corn adds a zesty flair. And for those who love seafood, a creamy tuna casserole is a delightful choice. With so many delicious recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a beefy macaroni casserole that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GROUND BEEF MACARONI CASSEROLE



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My mom often made this casserole when I was growing up, and it was one of my favorite meals. It tastes terrific with a salad and rolls. -Judy Hluchy, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 large egg
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through., Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, soup, milk, butter and parsley; pour over macaroni. Spoon beef mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SKILLET BEEF AND MACARONI



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I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. -Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BEEFY MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Try this Beef Macaroni Casserole recipe.Macaroni and ground beef meals are great everyday family meals, and this recipe is no exception.

Provided by Art C

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs hamburger
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of broccoli soup
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Del Monte zesty jalapeno pepper diced tomato
5 cups macaroni
6 cups mild cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger and drain grease set aside.
  • Combine cream of broccoli and diced tomatoes in a pan and heat till it just comes to a boil.
  • Cook and drain macaroni. Then combine all ingredients together in one big bowl mix well .
  • Then add all mixed ingredients in a casserole dish and then add the 6 cups of shredded cheese on top bake on 350 for 45 minutes.

BEEF AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Beef and Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Healthy Request condensed tomato soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
  • Cook macaroni according to box; drain and toss with the 1 tbsp butter and 1/4 tsp salt. Place in bottom of 13 x 9 dish; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook and crumble ground beef with the onion until no longer pink. Drain off fat.
  • Return cooke, drained beef/onions to skillet.
  • Stir in both cans of soup, milk, pepper and basil. Stir well.
  • Pour evenly over the cooked macaroni in the casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 - 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 120.6, Sodium 732, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.7

MACARONI AND BEEF CASSEROLE



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This is a macaroni and ground beef casserole recipe, and it makes a great-tasting dinner for any night of the week.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce (or your favorite)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Fill a pasta pot with cold water and set on a burner over medium-high heat. When the pasta water comes to a boil, salt the water , stir and taste. It should taste like the sea. Undersalted? Add more. Oversalted? Pour out some water and add fresh water until you get the right balance.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
  • Add tomato paste and stir to incorporate into the vegetables, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the ground beef and season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no longer pink.
  • Add the spaghetti sauce. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour pasta into boiling salted water gradually while stirring the water. When the water returns to a boil, begin the cooking time as directed by the packaging for al dente doneness. Drain.
  • Add pasta to meat sauce. Stir to blend.
  • Transfer half of the mixture to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish and top with half of the cheese. Add remaining mixture and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1095 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 36 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEEFY MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE



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Make and share this Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until done; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan and sauté onion until softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Add tomatoes, thyme, oregano and salt to taste.
  • Cook about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Continue cooking 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir into meat sauce.
  • Combine with macaroni.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 375° until golden, about 20 minutes.

BEEF MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Beef Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can vegetarian vegetable soup (The alphabet one)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained (I like Campanelle)
1/2 cup shrd. cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef, onion and garlic in a skillet, drain. Mix with remaining ingredients, except the cheese. Pour into a 13x9 baking pan. Top with the cheese. Bake 350' for 30 minutes or until heated through.

MACARONI AND BEEF CASSEROLE



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This homey casserole was developed by Pierre Franey in 1991 for the 60-Minute Gourmet column. It is hearty sustenance that evokes memories of childhood and sweater weather. Its preparation is simple, but its flavors veer elegant. Sauté onions, celery, green peppers and garlic. Add the meat, then oregano, basil and tomatoes. Whisk together a quick Cheddar cheese bechamel that's seasoned with cayenne and nutmeg then pour it on top. At the last minute, sprinkle a little Parmesan on top and slide it under a broiler to brown. Serve with crisp green salad and a hunk of French bread. Comfort food at its finest.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 quarts water
Salt to taste
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 pound lean ground beef chuck or round steak
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cubed or shredded Cheddar cheese
Cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the water with salt to a boil. Add the macaroni; stir and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil and add the onions, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the meat, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the meat loses its red color. Add the oregano, basil and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the cooked macaroni. Blend well and set aside. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, and stir in the flour with a wire whisk until well-blended. Add the milk, stirring rapidly, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the Cheddar cheese, cayenne, nutmeg, and more salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the cheese melts.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spoon the macaroni mixture into a baking dish measuring 7 by 10 by 2 1/2 inches. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and place under the broiler (about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source) until it is hot, bubbling and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 763, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 2138 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BEEF, MACARONI AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Beef, Macaroni and Tomato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or 8 ounces bow tie pasta
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles until al dente, 8-10 minutes, and drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook ground beef with garlic, oregano, basil, onion, green pepper, and salt and pepper until beef is browned, cooked through, and veggies are tender.
  • Drain any fat.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to beef mixture, then simmer 5-10 minutes.
  • Mix beef mixture with cooked macaroni and place in a 9x13-inch casserole dish or lasagna pan.
  • Top casserole with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

Tips:

  • Use a large casserole dish: This will ensure that the macaroni and cheese cooks evenly and doesn't dry out.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: This means that it should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will become mushy in the casserole.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the casserole. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the casserole. Try adding chopped broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize this casserole to your liking. Try adding different spices, herbs, or meats. You could also use different types of pasta, such as penne or shells.

Conclusion:

Beefy macaroni casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it cheesy, beefy, or vegetable-packed, there is a beefy macaroni casserole recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beefy macaroni casserole a try.

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