Stovetop Hamburger Casserole

Total Time

Prep/Total TIme: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
This is quick comfort food at its best. Hearty and mildly seasoned, it's a fast supper that everyone in the family will enjoy. —Edith Landinger, Longview, Texas
Stovetop Hamburger Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups cubed cooked red potatoes
  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in the potatoes, corn, tomato sauce, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain pasta and add to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 508 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1172mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein.