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Easy 4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole – Quick Family Favorite Comfort Food

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This 4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients like ground beef, pasta shells, tomato soup, and cheese, it’s a hearty and comforting meal that the whole family will love—even picky eaters!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (1 lb) box medium pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 (10 oz) cans tomato soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Garlic, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add cooked pasta, tomato soup, water, and half of the cheese to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes. Broil for 2–3 minutes if desired to brown the cheese.
  7. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • You can use all cheddar instead of mozzarella if preferred.
  • Add diced onion or onion powder for extra flavor if desired.
  • Broiling at the end gives the cheese a golden, bubbly finish.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 820 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg