Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; add chopped onion halfway through cooking.
- Drain excess fat and stir in diced tomatoes, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese; fold in the meat mixture gently.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or veggie crumbles. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.