Hamburger Casserole | April 9, 2025

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This easy Hamburger Casserole is loaded with flavor from sweet onions, red bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni. It’s all in a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce base and topped with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.

A large wooden spoon full of cheesy hamburger casserole

Discover a simple and delicious hamburger casserole recipe perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Ground beef: use ground beef with a little fat in it for flavor
Onion: preferably yellow for sweetness
Bell pepper: any color bell pepper works
Garlic: fresh, of course
Seasonings: Italian, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Tomato sauce: or crushed tomatoes
Fire-roasted diced tomatoes: I love the extra flavor and color
Elbow macaroni: use any short pasta shape with this recipe, including rotini, elbow macaroni, farfalle, penne, egg noodles, or cellentani pasta.
Cheese: cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend cheese works well

A single serving plate full of hamburger casserole with a fork and napkin on the side.