Classic Cattle Drive Casserole
This hearty Classic Cattle Drive Casserole combines ground beef, pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any family dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 lean)
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic minced
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.75 oz)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 1 can corn (15 oz), drained
- 1 cup elbow macaroni cooked al dente
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the beef and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mushroom soup, chicken soup, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, cooked macaroni, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine the cooked beef and onion mixture with the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and let it set for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.