Easy Hot Dish
Hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights, this Easy Hot Dish is a family-friendly casserole loaded with classic flavors. Made with savory ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, it's bound together with a creamy mixture of condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and warm spices like paprika. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, this satisfying dish bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this one-pan wonder is a breeze to prepare, with minimal prep time and ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. Serve it as a complete meal, and watch your family come back for seconds! Perfect keywords: "easy casserole recipe," "hot dish dinner," "ground beef casserole," and "quick family meals."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef in the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to combine.
Add the cooked beef, onion, and vegetable mixture to the bowl and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it out uniformly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the dish is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Easy Hot Dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.4 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.8 g | 489% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 6452 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.9 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 195.2 g | 390% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 2225 mg | 171% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2821 mg | 60% | |
*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.
