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Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish, pasta
Keyword: beef, casserole, pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni I like to use whole wheat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked if you have it
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute longer.
  • Stir in the ground beef, chili powder, salt and black pepper and cook until the meat has browned. Drain any excess fat from the pan. 
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the meat and cook for a minute or two. 
  • Add in the tomatoes and simmer on low. The sauce will start to thicken a bit as it cooks.
  • To the meat mixture add in the cooked and drained macaroni, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Pour the mixture into a large casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle the casserole with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!