Ground Beef Casserole
Ground Beef Casserole made with an aromatic blend of spices, beef, tomatoes and some good old cheese. A great meal that the whole family will rave about. Cheesy, meaty goodness that is super easy to make!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups uncooked Fusilli or Macaroni ((see notes))
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon jalapenos pepper minced (seeded)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (see notes 4)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 ounce or more mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 4 ounce or more sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- Salt (Creole preferably(adjust to taste))
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon white pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Be sure to salt water before cooking.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sauté the garlic, thyme, Jalapeno pepper, smoked paprika for about 1 minute in 2 tablespoons butter.
- 3
Then add onions and continue cooking for about a minute more.
- 4
Add beef salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until the meat is no longer pink or red.
- 5
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the beef mixture and cook for a minute or two.
- 6
Add in the tomatoes and continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes. Throw in pasta and milk. Cook for another 1 or two until the ingredients have been fully incorporated. Adjust seasonings salt pepper
- 7
Stir in more than half of the cheese (leave the rest to sprinkle on top)
- 8
Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese.
- 9
Bake, uncovered, at 350° F for about 20 -30 minutes or until casserole is heated through. And top is slightly brown.
- 10
Remove then let it rest for a few minutes and serve when it is still piping hot.