Quick & Delicious Ground Beef and Macaroni Bake

Name: Quick & Delicious Ground Beef and Macaroni Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 12 green pepper, seeded and diced; 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup whole kernel corn, drained; ½ cup sweet peas, drained; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon marjoram leaves; ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
12 green pepper, seeded and diced
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup sweet peas, drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon marjoram leaves
¼ teaspoon thyme leaves
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Spray 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
4
In a medium heavy-bottom skillet, combine together the ground beef, onion, and green pepper.
5
Cook until the beef is brown and the onion and peppers are tender; drain.
6
Stir in all of the next ingredients EXCEPT the cheese; add the cooked macaroni and give a good stir.
7
Transfer into the casserole dish; top with the cheddar cheese.
8
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
9
Serve up with a garden salad and warm rolls.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked, 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 12 green pepper, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Quick & Delicious Ground Beef and Macaroni Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!