Dinner for 6
Hamburger Casserole
Rotini, ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, and cheddar combine in a seasoned baked pasta casserole.
$8.11for 4 servings
$2.03 per serving$8.11 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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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer grillingCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) pasta sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and boil the rotini in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain it.
- Brown the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the vegetables, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the rotini with the skillet mixture and spread it in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the cheddar blend and bake for 20 minutes.
- Rest the casserole for 4 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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