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Hamburger Casserole (one skillet)

Published Jan 13, 2021 by Allyson · 29 Comments
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One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

With busy weeknights and not a lot of time to cook, this easy Hamburger Casserole will become a staple in your family's dinner routine! Most of the ingredients are found in your pantry which makes it incredibly affordable as well! Serve this one skillet meal alongside Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, Air Fryer Parmesan Brussels Sprouts (or oven roasted), or a Simple Wedge Salad for the perfect balanced meal!

One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

This meal is so easy! I often make it to take to friends and neighbors when they've had babies, moved, or needed a delicious meal! Everyone always raves about it, and even picky kids devour this hamburger casserole! If you like hamburger, checkout this hamburger soup, too!

How to make Hamburger Casserole:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Start by cooking the elbow macaroni. Add the macaroni to boiling water and cook for 9 minutes. We want the macaroni slightly undercooked because it will cook more once mixed in the skillet. Drain and set macaroni aside.
  • Add olive oil to a medium high sided skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and onions, then sauté for 5 minutes. Add chili powder and paprika, and stir to combine. sauté  2-3 more minutes.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, mix to combine. Add cooked macaroni and then stir to coat the macaroni.
One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
  • Add frozen corn and part of the cheese and mix to combine. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top of the hamburger casserole. Turn heat to low, then cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
  • Remove from heat, uncover, and serve immediately!
One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

How to Freeze and Reheat Hamburger Casserole:

  • Leave the cheese off the top of the casserole.
  • Once the casserole has cooled, transfer to a freezer safe container like this aluminum baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover with foil or lid and freeze.
  • To cook from frozen: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Leaving the casserole covered, bake for 50 minutes. Remove the lid and bake 10 more minutes to melt cheese. Serve immediately.

It's easy to make some side dishes to go along with this One Skillet Hamburger Casserole! My serving suggestions would be:

  • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
  • Air Fryer Parmesan Brussels Sprouts (or oven roasted)
  • Simple Wedge Salad
  • The Easiest and BEST Garlic Bread
One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

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5 from 19 votes
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One Skillet Hamburger Casserole
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is a hearty and quick meal that the whole family will love! Best of all, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hamburger casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 563 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow/white onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
  • 1 TBS yellow mustard
  • 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded colby jack cheese, for topping
Instructions
  1. Start by cooking the elbow macaroni. Add the macaroni to boiling water and cook for 9 minutes. We want the macaroni slightly undercooked because it will cook more once mixed in the skillet. Drain and set macaroni aside.

  2. Add olive oil to a medium high sided skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and onions, then sauté for 5 minutes. Add chili powder and paprika, and stir to combine, sauté  2-3 more minutes.

  3. Add cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, mix to combine. Add cooked macaroni and then stir to coat the macaroni.

  4. Add frozen corn and ½ cup cheddar cheese and mix to combine. Sprinkle ¾ cup of Colby jack cheese over the top of the hamburger casserole. Turn heat to low, then cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat, uncover, and serve immediately!

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  1. Julia

    January 13, 2021 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    You can't beat a dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  2. Matt Taylor

    January 13, 2021 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Looks so yummy and easy to make! I can't wait to try it sometime. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Betsy

    January 13, 2021 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    Perfect! This is a family pleaser for sure! My kids love the taste and I love the clean up!!

    Reply
  4. Harriet

    January 13, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    Looking at this is making me hungry!

    Reply
  5. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    January 13, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    I know for sure this One Skillet Hamburger Casserole is would be a huge hit in my house!

    Reply
  6. Rebecca

    January 14, 2021 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    I made some substitutions that probably didn't lend itself well to the recipe. We tried to use ground turkey (as that is what we had defrosted). It definitely needs the beef flavor to help add to the recipe and counter act/compliment the taste of the cream of mushroom soup. Also, my kids felt there was too much pasta. So next time I would either cut the pasta or up the beef to make it seem heartier in the meat section.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 14, 2021 at 9:54 pm

      I am happy you tried it Rebecca, I have't tried it with those changes you made, but sounds like next time stick to the recipe! My kids have never met a dish with too much pasta, but I guess it could happen LOL!

      Reply
  7. katerina @ diethood.com

    January 14, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, this sounds SO GOOD!! I am so excited to try it!

    Reply
  8. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    January 14, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    My kids would love this hamburger casserole! It sounds incredibly delicious!

    Reply
    • Terri Magnusson

      January 14, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! delicious! Thank you !
      I am going to add sweet f ru ozen sweet peas and finely chopped green pepper when sauteing. Just some expanded flavors to an already perfect dish 🙂

      Reply
      • Allyson

        January 14, 2021 at 9:52 pm

        Oh those sound like PERFECT additions!

        Reply
  9. Colleen B

    January 15, 2021 at 12:28 am

    5 stars
    We call thos 'Jackpot Casserole' but use a can of creamed corn instead of frozen corn. A family fav.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 15, 2021 at 10:36 am

      OHHHH! That sounds like a great idea! I will try that next time!

      Reply
  10. Catalina

    January 15, 2021 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    This is the kind of dish that my family goes crazy over! It looks amazing!

    Reply
  11. Beth

    January 15, 2021 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    My kids are going to love this recipe! Can't wait to give this a try! So excited!

    Reply
  12. Sandra

    January 18, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    This is really ahhmazing! A new favorite meal at my house!

    Reply
  13. Kevin

    January 18, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    What a great dinner to have on a busy weeknight! I will be making this often!

    Reply
  14. Ally

    January 19, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Made this and even my picky eater kids liked it!

    Reply
  15. Annie Tasaka

    January 28, 2021 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Delicious. Great weeknight casserole that taste just like a childhood memory.

    Reply
    • Diana

      October 11, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is a solid recipe for hamburger!
      I did have to substitute onions with dry onion soup mix because we were out of onions. I also used a pound and a half ground beef. I didn't have Colby Jack cheese so I used Fiesta Blend or Mexican combination cheeses. I also didn't have any corn but this recipe is awesome. I'm glad I was forced to make so much because I will be enjoying it each time I sit down to eat it!
      Thank you so much for this fabulous recipe!😊☺

      Reply
      • Allyson

        October 12, 2021 at 8:33 am

        Sounds like you worked with what you had! Amazingly resourceful! So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
  16. Brenda

    July 06, 2021 at 7:32 pm

    What does the Cream of Mushroom soup add to the dish? As I get older I've started having an aversion to Cream of Anything soups. I don't know why... I'm just weird, haha. Anyway, is there something I can substitute that isn't a Cream of *** soup? Or, would it be better to just go with it?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      July 08, 2021 at 10:32 am

      Hi Brenda, I totally get that! It will be less creamy without the cream of mushroom soup, however I suggest you add a scoop of sour cream and mix it in or you can leave it without but it will be more tomato-y in the flavor. Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Curtis W

    September 01, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    Will a can of cut green beans work instead of the corn?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 01, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Yes you can try that or you can leave it out all together!

      Reply

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