4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole
4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole layers tender pasta with well-browned beef, a tangy tomato soup sauce, and a bubbly mozzarella finish. It bakes into a comforting, weeknight-friendly dish with hearty, savory flavors and a cheesy top. Ideal for family dinners when you want something cozy, budget-minded, and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and discard the grease.
- 4
Place the ground beef in a large round casserole dish. Add the pasta on top; sprinkle with half the cheese. Pour the tomato soup over the top; add the reserved pasta water and stir everything together well. Cover with foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.
- 6
Turn on the oven’s broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat source. Broil the casserole until the cheese is browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
- Calories 747.95 kcal High 37%
- Protein 41.32 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 49.87 g 18%
- Total Fat 41.83 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 21.26 g High 106%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.21 mg High 46%
- Sodium 630.23 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.53 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.87 g --
- Added Sugars 2.54 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 436.06 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 315.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 158.77 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dry Pasta, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 747.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Dry Pasta, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef, Salt & Pepper, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 747.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole healthy?
- 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 747.95 calories and 41.32 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 630.23 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 21.26 g (106% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.54 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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