Description
A cozy one-dish meal that blends savory ground beef, tender pasta, beans, corn, and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked beef, onion, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, beef broth, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Pour mixture into the greased casserole dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top if using, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
Can be made in advance and baked later. Use low-sodium canned ingredients to reduce sodium content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg