{One Pot Wonder} Cheeseburger Casserole

I love a one pot meal. This recipe is so easy, quick to prepare, and the same great cheeseburger flavors we crave. I can’t stress this enough… it did in fact taste just like a cheeseburger! Less mess, less clean-up, but some very satisfied customers. Sprinkling on some of our favorite traditional cheeseburger toppings rounded out the truly authentic taste. While the rest of us opted for tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and pickles, I did have to draw the line for the oldest son at mayonnaise. What is it about teenage boys and mayonnaise? He puts it on everything. Eventually I caved at steak sauce, as long as it remained only on his plate. But, I digress. This meal really is outstanding. Shake things up, and step outside of the box, the next night you’re craving burgers by giving this a try!

{One Pot Wonder} Cheeseburger Casserole

recipe adapted from Number 2 Pencil

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 lb rotini pasta
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• freshly diced tomato
• green onions, thinly sliced
• pickles
• shredded lettuce

Directions

1. In a dutch oven, or large pot, add olive oil. Over medium heat, saute onions until softened.
2. Increase heat to high and add ground beef. Brown ground beef. Drain.
3. Return beef to pot and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add canned tomatoes, sauce, broth, water, pasta, ketchup, and mustard to the pot. Stir to evenly combine.
5. Bring pot to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
6. Once pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in one cup of cheddar cheese.
7. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over top the pasta and re-cover with lid until the cheese is melted.
8. Serve. Add your choice of the traditional cheeseburger toppings to your serving and enjoy.

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