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Easy Hamburger Casserole Recipe (Gluten Free)

Last Updated: November 12, 2020 By Linnie 14 Comments

 
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Easy Hamburger Casserole recipe made in under 30 minutes you’ll have your favorite hamburger in casserole form. With just 10-Ingredients to create the perfect go-to meal for the work week.

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free friendly)

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Easy Hamburger Casserole recipe - Veggiebalance.com

Hey. Long Day? Guess what though, it’s hump day!!!! Hang in there; we are almost through the week. Wait, what the heck are we having for dinner tonight?

For someone who cooks and bakes for a living, this should not be a thought that goes through my head. Sadly, it happens all the time.

No worries though; this Easy Hamburger Casserole has us covered. And man oh man, does it deliver! It’s everything your heart and mouth desires. BURGERS!!

Say hello to the easiest weeknight meal: Hello Hamburger Casserole!

  • Now, this isn’t made with the questionable and flavorless box ingredients that we all grew up with.
  • Those should not be named (sorry), but as cheap as those helper meals are, we have them beat with this homemade hamburger casserole.
  • Made in less than 30 minutes with just 10 super simple ingredients!

#microphone dropsEasy Hamburger Casserole recipe - Veggiebalance.com

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, when I was vegetarian (in an effort to take my health back by eating cleaner), burgers were always missed. I mean, always!

Yeah, I could make black bean burgers and spinach burgers, but it just didn’t satisfy that craving.

This creamy and flavorful hamburger casserole has gotten me through MANY weeknight meals.

You know, those days when it is 6PM, you’re just finishing up work, and somehow there is supposed to be food on the table by 7PM??

I mean, you would think that because I work from home there would be a meal planned and ready every night. Nope.

Who just had potatoes for dinner last night? // Yeah, that would be me.

Easy Hamburger Casserole recipe - Veggiebalance.com

Let’s talk about the key ingredient in this dish and something you should have in your fridge. Mustard!

  • In my expert (yet humble) opinion, the more mustard in this, the better.
  • The tangy mustard goes perfectly with the crunch of the pickles, the sweetness of the tomatoes, and the kick of the onions.
  • Really, it’s hamburger heaven. Just in casserole form.

Made with gluten-free pasta using my favorite gluten-free pasta trick–as I shared over at this Italian Pasta Salad post.

Gluten-Free Noodle Tip

  • Rinse your noodles after cooking!
  • Such a simple step but it’ll get remove any excess starch from the gluten-free pasta and make this hamburger casserole even more tasty.
  • It helps with preventing the pasta from clumping together. Which is a common problem with gluten-free pasta.

How to Make This Hamburger Casserole Dairy-Free.

  • Easy! It is made naturally dairy-free, if you omit the cheese on top.
  • If you can handle cheese in moderation, add some extra sharp cheddar cheese and we are in business!

TIP: Top with quick pickled onions. Your taste buds will not be disappointed.

This easy hamburger casserole is the base of all things great about a hamburger.

The really fun part is totally up to you; namely, adding your absolute favorite toppings! Just some suggestions.

  • More Mustard // (seriously, something about this tangy condiment just brings hamburger casserole heaven upon us)
  • Chopped Pickles
  • Chopped Tomatoes
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Quick Pickled Onions

Seriously, whatever your heart desires!

Now, go! We have been saved from another “What are we having for dinner tonight?” moment by this Easy Hamburger Casserole.

Easy Hamburger Casserole recipe - Veggiebalance.com

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Easy Hamburger Casserole Recipe (Gluten Free)

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Gluten-free, Dairy Free

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Easy Hamburger Casserole recipe made in under 30 minutes you'll have your favorite hamburger in casserole form. With just 10-Ingredients to create the perfect go-to meal for the work week.
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Yield: 8

Prep Time:10 min

Cook Time:20 min

Total Time:30 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 small white onions, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 3-4 cups corn pasta, cooked and drained *
  • 2-4 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • Pinch Salt and Pepper

Optional

  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
* Any small pasta variety will work: Lasagna Cuts, Fusilli or Macaroni: Can use any kind of pasta your diet needs also.

Directions:

  • 1. In a large saucepan on medium heat, add olive oil, brown onion and garlic then add ground beef. Cook ground beef fully.
  • 2. Drain grease from beef.
  • 3. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, cooked pasta, stir until mixed and heated through.
  • 4. Stir in mustard, cheese (optional), salt and pepper.
  • 5. Serve immediately with your favorite hamburger toppings!

Author: Linnie

Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1
Calories: 243
Other nutrition information: Total Fat: 9.5g , Saturated Fat: 3.4g , Cholesterol: 38mg , Sodium: 420mg , Total Carb: 25.9g , Dietary Fiber: 4.2g , Total Sugars: 5.1g , Protein: 14.2g
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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Meat and Chicken, Quick and Easy, Under 30 Minute Meals

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  1. Karly says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Busy weeknight perfection. Love real, quick, delicious recipes like this and I know my fam will love this one too!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 1, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      Yay! Hope you all enjoy as much as we do. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kristen Chidsey says

    June 28, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    This is a dish my family always loves! And I agree, I love my veggies, but burgers–there is just something about them 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 1, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Mmmm burgerrrrrs. 😉

      Reply
  3. Lane and Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    June 28, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    I was sold at MUSTARD! YUM!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 1, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Haha! Yessss. 😉

      Reply
  4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    June 29, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Love the bright and vibrant colors!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 1, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Megan! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jackie says

    December 2, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    How is it dairy free when you too with cheese?

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    • Lindsay says

      December 3, 2017 at 10:12 am

      The cheese ingredient is listed under ‘Optional’. It’s not a required ingredient, therefore opt that out and it is dairy-free!

      Reply
      • DT says

        April 16, 2018 at 12:51 pm

        There are dairy-free cheese options at Whole Foods 😉
        Yum

        Reply
  6. Rachael says

    December 9, 2018 at 9:42 am

    Hi! If I’m not a fan of chunky tomatoes, can I use double the paste or what would be the best exchange for the diced tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 15, 2018 at 5:05 am

      You can double the paste or simply omit if you aren’t a fan of diced tomatoes

      Reply
  7. Kendra says

    February 10, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Does this go into a 9×13 pan? Trying to figure out if I should double to get leftovers for the next day

    Reply

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