Description
Discover the perfect Smoked Beef Casserole, a quick and hearty pasta bake that blends tender smoked beef, melted cheddar, juicy tomatoes, and sweet grape juice for a burst of flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one‑pan dish serves six, cooks in under an hour, and delivers comforting cheesy goodness that families love. Easy to prep, full of protein, and perfect for meal‑prep or a satisfying dinner any night. Serve it hot, garnish with fresh parsley, and store leftovers for next‑day lunches so
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in a skillet until softened.
- Add crumbled smoked beef and heat through.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, grape juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Combine cooked pasta with the smoked beef mixture in a baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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