One Step Casserole

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this One Step Casserole—an all-in-one dinner solution that's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. This recipe combines tender ground beef (or turkey), uncooked elbow macaroni, creamy mushroom soup, juicy diced tomatoes, and frozen mixed vegetables for a complete balanced meal baked together in a single dish. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll enjoy a cheesy, oven-baked casserole layered with savory seasonings like garlic and onion powder. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly dish serves six and requires no pre-cooking—just mix, bake, and serve! Optimize your dinner routine with this effortless yet satisfying One Step Casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (or small pasta of choice)
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe casserole dish, combine the ground beef (raw), uncooked elbow macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes (with juice), shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping), frozen mixed vegetables, and milk.

Step 3

Add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything together until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Step 5

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam for even cooking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. After 30 minutes, check the pasta for doneness and stir gently if needed. Recover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, if necessary.

Step 7

Once the casserole is bubbling and the pasta is tender, remove it from the oven.

Step 8

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious one-step casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2352.4 grams (2352.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3630

Total Fat 186.40g	239%
Saturated Fat 92.20g	461%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 639mg	213%
Sodium 5553mg	241%
Total Carbohydrate 294.50g	107%
Dietary Fiber 30.40g	109%
Total Sugars 60.80g
Protein 196.40g	393%

Vitamin D 193IU	964%
Calcium 2418mg	186%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 3935mg	84%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 32.4%