Cheddar Macaroni Beef Casserole

Submitted by TasteTester

"I found this recipe on the back of a Kraft macaroni and cheese box years ago, and have made it many times since. The kids really love it and it's a very inexpensive meal."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 7 1⁄2 ounces kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 14 1⁄2 ounces Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare macaroni and cheese in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add tomatoes and oregano; mix well. Bring to a boil.
2. Add meat mixture to macaroni and cheese; spoon into 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.

Reviews

[Boomette]

This is a good recipe for my son of almost 5 years old. It's very easy to do. DH said 3 stars cause for him it needed something more as seasoning. Maybe it would be great with onion and garlic cooked with the beef. Thanks TasteTester :) Made for the Australian Recipe Swap October 2010

 

[Kay D.]

I'm not going to try to glorify this dish. It is what it is; a very simple, inexpensive quick weeknight meal. (That alone should make you want to make it). So it was actually a pleasant surprise that this tasted good, too. The kids picked out the tomatoes, which I expected, but they cleaned their plates! The Picky One even had seconds. So, hats off for being a kid pleaser. This was made as directed; don't see any reason to change anything the next time I make it.