Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni noodles and let them cook for 4-6 minutes. The noodles should be slightly under cooked because they will be baked in the oven for 20 more minutes.

Step 3

Strain the water from the noodles and set noodles aside.

Step 4

Next, heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add ground beef.

Step 5

Cook the ground beef for 2-3 minutes and then add the onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 6

Cook for an additional 2 minutes and remove from heat.

Step 7

Add the noodles, beef mixture, 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese to the casserole dish and mix until combined.

Step 8

Place the casserole dish into the oven, uncovered, and bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the last cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.

Step 10

Place back into the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes and enjoy!