Description

Cheeseburger Casserole brings together irresistible flavors with lean ground beef, tangy yogurt, and sharp cheddar in a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick dinner or filling meal at home!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion ½-inch diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce
4 cups reduced sodium beef broth
8 ounces whole wheat rotini noodles or elbow or similar short pasta
½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (yellow if possible)
¼ cup chopped dill pickles (optional)
¼ cup chopped green onion
water as needed

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Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, onion, salt, and pepper; cook until the onion is brown and soft, about 10 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula and browning until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
If there's excess fat, drain it, leaving a little for moisture.
Stir in tomato paste and garlic powder, cooking for 1 minute to caramelize.
Add hot sauce and dijon mustard, mixing well.
Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits, bringing to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, stirring often. Add water as needed to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat, let cool 1 minute, then stir in Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, and optional pickles until cheese melts.
Mix in half the green onion and sprinkle the rest on top before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the whole wheat rotini with your favorite short pasta like elbows or shells.
For a extra kick, adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste.
This casserole is great for leftovers; simply reheat for a quick meal!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 494
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 82mg