Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in canned tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.

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

Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture in the skillet; mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Pour milk evenly over the top of the casserole.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the casserole.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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