4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole

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This 4-ingredient hamburger casserole is so comforting and easy to make, and leaves plenty of room for you to doctor it up as you see fit.

By
LaDonna Langwell
LaDonna Langwell

Recent empty nester with a passion for all things food- especially Italian cuisine. Wine enthusiast and loving wife to my husband of over 20 years. If I am not in the kitchen, look for me at our local wineries volunteering as a pourer.

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Updated on March 14, 2025
pasta casserole with fussili, ground beef, and cheese on white plate with casserole in the background
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces pasta

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder, to taste

  • 1 (10-ounce can tomato soup

  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving about 2 tablespoons pasta water.

  3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and discard grease.

  4. Place ground beef in a large round casserole dish. Add pasta on top; sprinkle with half the cheese. Pour tomato soup on top; add reserved pasta water and stir everything together well. Cover with foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more. 

  6. Turn on the oven’s broiler and set a rack 6 inches from the heat source. Broil casserole until cheese is browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

Cook’s Note

This is a very adaptable recipe. Add as much cheese as you want and experiment with the timing. My husband had two huge helpings and said it was one of the best ground beef casseroles ever!

130 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

625 Calories
32g Fat
34g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 625
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 781mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 48g 97%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 454mg 35%
Iron 4mg 25%
Potassium 959mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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