Depression-Era Poor Man's Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite
A hearty and affordable dish that brings comfort to families.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add elbow macaroni and cook until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for leftovers.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the mix for extra nutrition.