Crock Pot Beef Casserole
Warm up your home with the comforting aroma of Crock Pot Beef Casserole—a hearty, one-pot meal that's perfect for busy evenings. This slow-cooked dish combines tender ground beef, a medley of diced vegetables, and perfectly seasoned tomato broth, all brought together with the satisfying bite of elbow macaroni and a melty layer of cheddar cheese. With just 15 minutes of prep, your crock pot does the rest, ensuring a hands-off cooking experience while flavors meld to perfection over four blissful hours. Packed with protein, loaded with vegetables, and bursting with savory spices like oregano and thyme, this family-friendly recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve hot for a cozy dinner that leaves everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for meal planning or weeknight dinners, this Crock Pot Beef Casserole will be your new go-to comfort food classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the crock pot along with the minced garlic.
Pour the canned diced tomatoes and beef broth over the mixture in the crock pot.
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors are well combined.
About 20 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the crock pot. Stir well and cover again to cook until the pasta is tender.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole, re-cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve the casserole hot, and enjoy this hearty, comforting dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.8 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 5195 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.4 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 144.6 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1181 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3712 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
