Zippy Beef Bake
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Zippy Beef Bake—a cheesy, hearty, and flavor-packed casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying family dinners. Featuring succulent ground beef, a medley of diced tomatoes, garlic, and spices like chili powder and paprika, this dish delivers a bold and zesty kick with every bite. Tossed with tender elbow macaroni and crowned with a blanket of bubbling cheddar cheese, this oven-baked delight comes together effortlessly in just 45 minutes. With its rich, savory flavors and kid-friendly appeal, this baked beef pasta recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Save it for your next cozy meal and watch smiles multiply around the dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with juices
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Step 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.
Step 5
Mix in the diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 6
Stir in the cooked elbow macaroni until evenly combined with the beef mixture.
Step 7
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 8
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Step 10
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1860.1 grams (1860.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2758 |
| Total Fat 157.80g | 202% |
| Saturated Fat 71.70g | 359% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g | |
| Cholesterol 483mg | 161% |
| Sodium 4121mg | 179% |
| Total Carbohydrate 192.00g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.80g | 67% |
| Total Sugars 25.00g | |
| Protein 153.50g | 307% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1394mg | 107% |
| Iron 15mg | 81% |
| Potassium 2336mg | 50% |
Source of Calories