Easy Skillet Casserole
Whip up a comforting weeknight meal with this Easy Skillet Casserole, a one-pan wonder that's bursting with flavor and ready in just 45 minutes! Featuring savory ground beef (or turkey), tender elbow macaroni, and a luscious tomato-based sauce, this dish is topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate crowd-pleasing finish. With the convenience of a single skillet, you’ll love how this recipe blends pantry staples like canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and broth into a hearty yet hassle-free family dinner. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers, this skillet casserole is a must-try recipe for quick, comforting, and flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease if needed.
Stir in the uncooked macaroni, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and chicken or beef broth.
Season with dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.7 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.1 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 5378 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.8 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 158.6 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1493 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2810 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.
