Description
This Ground Beef Casserole combines seasoned beef, tender macaroni, corn, and a rich tomato sauce topped with melted cheese. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced orange bell pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Montreal Steak seasoning or Magic Dust seasoning
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 ounces shredded Mexican 4 Cheese blend
- 1 ½ cups dried macaroni-style pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 cup shredded Mexican 4 Cheese blend
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Cook pasta al dente; drain.
- Brown ground beef in skillet; drain excess fat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook until soft.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and seasoning.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, and chili powder; simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in corn and 2 ounces cheese.
- Fold in pasta and transfer to baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before serving and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Slightly undercook pasta to prevent mushy texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before baking.
- Let casserole rest to help it set for easier slicing.
- For freezer meals, cool completely before wrapping tightly.