Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it combines bold flavors with simple ingredients, appealing to families and anyone craving a satisfying, easy-to-make meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup macaroni noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Cheese of your choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet.
  3. Boil macaroni noodles for 10 minutes, then drain.
  4. Mix cooked beef, onion, drained noodles, tomato juice, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a bowl.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

348 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 16.8g 22% DV
Carbs 39g 14% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11134.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 817.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 417.8mcg 46% DV
Vitamin C 38.8mg 43% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 297.8mg 23% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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