Cheeseburger Casserole: The Easy Dinner You'll Want Every Night

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious, while elbow macaroni is typically cheaper.

Cook egg noodles until al dente and drain.

In a skillet, heat oil and add 2 lbs of ground beef, spreading it out.

Add onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt to the beef and cook until browned.

Drain excess grease from the cooked beef.

Add diced tomatoes (with juice), ketchup, mustard, better than bullion, and milk to the beef mixture and stir well.

Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Combine the beef mixture with the cooked egg noodles in the skillet.

Spray a baking dish and transfer the mixture into it.

Top with shredded cheese and optionally jalapenos.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-35 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

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