Quick & Delicious Ground Beef and Macaroni Bake

Fast, easy, and won't break the family budget. Make two of these delicious casseroles and save one in the freezer for another time.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup whole kernel corn, drained
• 1⁄2 cup sweet peas, drained
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Spray 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
4. In a medium heavy-bottom skillet, combine together the ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook until the beef is brown and the onion and peppers are tender; drain.
5. Stir in all of the next ingredients EXCEPT the cheese; add the cooked macaroni and give a good stir.
6. Transfer into the casserole dish; top with the cheddar cheese.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
8. Serve up with a garden salad and warm rolls.