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Healthy Cheeseburger Casserole
Cheeseburger macaroni casserole with a healthy twist. A creamy, cheesy casserole loaded with lean ground beef, whole wheat pasta, finely chopped veggies, and cheddar cheese. Healthier comfort food made in one pot in 30 minutes!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is mostly cooked through. Add onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables have softened, stirring occasionally. If the mixture seems dry you can add a drizzle of olive oil.
garlic, minced2 cloves
2
Add beef broth, ketchup, tomato sauce and pasta. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until the pasta is cooked through (about ⏱️ 10 minutes). As the mixture is cooking it will thicken. Add water as needed to keep it creamy. Once the pasta is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stir in 1 cup of cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top and place a lid on the saucepan to melt the cheese (or pop it under the broiler to melt it). Serve immediately. If the sauce thickens, just stir in a little water to make it creamy again.
salt and pepper
Nutrition Facts
calories
560 kcal
fat Content
17 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
939 mg
protein Content
36 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
75 mg
carbohydrate Content
66 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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