Easy Beefy Bake Casserole -

Ground beef casserole with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese

4 from 1 vote

Easy Beefy Bake Casserole

A quick and easy weeknight dinner that can easily be made gluten-free, Low FODMAP, and allergy-friendly. A casserole so flavorful and delicious you will want to make it every week.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: allergy-friendly, busy days, casserole, dairy-free, dinner, easy beefy bake, egg-free, family meals, gluten-free, ground turkey, lean ground beef, Low FODMAP, nut-free, pasta, sibo, soy-free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 473kcal

Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni gluten-free if needed
1 lb lean ground beef ground turkey, or chicken would be great options as well.
1/2-3/4 cup celery finely chopped ~ optional substitute is bok choy
1/2 cup onion finely chopped ~ tops of green onion for Low FODMAP
1 8 oz tomato sauce
1 6 oz tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 cups frozen corn ~ substitute chopped carrots for corn-free and Low FODMAP
1 cup grated cheddar cheese or more if desired, but omit for dairy and yeast-free diets.

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to directions, drain. Set aside. About 10-11 minutes.
Brown hamburger, drain/rinse if necessary (to remove any fat) return to pan and add onions and celery.
Cook together for about 5 minutes.
Add all ingredients except noodles. Mix well.
Add noodles and carefully mix them together.
Pour into a 2 1/2 qt casserole and top with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350.

Notes

** This casserole can also be prepared and froze for a later time. When ready to use defrost and bake as normal.

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