Dinner for 8
Cheesy Beef Macaroni Casserole
Ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and vegetables bake under cheddar and mozzarella for a warm, filling casserole.
Typical price
$7.88for 4 servings
$1.97 per serving$7.88 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 14 1/2 oz canned petite diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until just tender, then drain it.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the macaroni with the sauce, spread it in the baking dish, and cover it with both cheeses.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling, then rest for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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