Discover the ultimate comfort food with this One Step Casserole—an all-in-one dinner solution that's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. This recipe combines tender ground beef (or turkey), uncooked elbow macaroni, creamy mushroom soup, juicy diced tomatoes, and frozen mixed vegetables for a complete balanced meal baked together in a single dish. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll enjoy a cheesy, oven-baked casserole layered with savory seasonings like garlic and onion powder. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly dish serves six and requires no pre-cooking—just mix, bake, and serve! Optimize your dinner routine with this effortless yet satisfying One Step Casserole.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large oven-safe casserole dish, combine the ground beef (raw), uncooked elbow macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes (with juice), shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping), frozen mixed vegetables, and milk.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything together until thoroughly combined.
Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. After 30 minutes, check the pasta for doneness and stir gently if needed. Recover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, if necessary.
Once the casserole is bubbling and the pasta is tender, remove it from the oven.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious one-step casserole!
Calories |
3630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 186.4 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.2 g | 461% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 5553 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.8 g | ||
| Protein | 196.4 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 2418 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 3935 mg | 84% | |
*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.