This version of Cattle Drive Casserole combines ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes, corn, cooked pasta shells, and cheddar cheese. It uses pasta shells, not sliced potatoes. The earlier potato-based instructions have been removed.
The two cups of pasta in the card are measured after cooking and draining. Brown the beef, cook the vegetables, combine with the pasta, and top with cheese before baking at 350°F (175°C). Follow the complete ingredient list and method below.
Ingredients and Instructions
Cattle Drive Casserole
This hearty casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, packed with flavors and a comforting meal for the entire family.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
- 1 cup diced onions yellow onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups pasta shells cooked and drained
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and corn, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and mix in the cooked pasta shells. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Best served hot, and goes well with a side of green salad.
This sounds like exactly what I need for a cozy family dinner—comfort food with a fun twist! Can’t wait to try it.
Written instructions say sliced potato’s….recipe card says shells…??