Weekend Casserole Delight Recipe

Name: Weekend Casserole Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (8 ounce) bag elbow macaroni (small bag); 1 medium onion, chopped finely; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped finely; 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped finely; 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely; ⅓ cup finely chopped green onion; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 (8 ounce) can corn; 1 (15 ounce) can bean medley (kidney beans, navy beans, chickpeas, etc); ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp works best); 1 pinch salt; ground pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) bag elbow macaroni (small bag)
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 small red bell pepper, chopped finely
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
⅓ cup finely chopped green onion
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can bean medley (kidney beans, navy beans, chickpeas, etc)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp works best)
1 pinch salt
ground pepper (to taste)

1
Brown ground beef in a pan, adding any spices you like (I used curry and Parmesan & herb), drain and set aside.
2
Cook elbow pasta, drain and set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tomato paste and cream of mushroom soup.
4
Mix cheese into the tomato mixture.
5
Add beans, corn, onions, peppers, green onion, and garlic to the mix, mix until everything is coated.
6
Add ground beef to mixture, mix well.
7
Pour pasta in a large casserole dish.
8
Spoon beef mixture onto the pasta.
9
Carefully mix with a wooden spoon (or something similar) until fully mixed.
10
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly.
11
*I also like to add some more cheese on the top for the last 5 minutes of baking*.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 (8 ounce) bag elbow macaroni (small bag), 1 medium onion, chopped finely, 1 small red bell pepper, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Weekend Casserole Delight falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Weekend Casserole Delight

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