4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole - Budget Comfort Food Weeknight Dinner - The Hillbilly Kitchen

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.

Combine the beef mixture with the cooked pasta in a large bowl.

Add cream of mushroom soup and half of the cheddar cheese; mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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