Description
A simple, satisfying ground beef casserole cooked in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat. If using, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top and cover until the cheese melts.
Notes
- You can substitute kidney beans with pinto beans or black beans.
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce with the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: hobo casserole, ground beef, one pot, easy dinner, beef casserole, macaroni