Ground Beef Casserole

Name: Ground Beef Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon Montreal Steak seasoning or Magic Dust seasoning (see recipe below); 16 ounces tomato sauce; 10 ounces can of Red Gold Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 cups frozen corn; 2 ounces shredded Mexican 4 Cheese blend; 1 1/2 cups dried macaroni style pasta (cooked al dente); 1 cup shredded Mexican 4 Cheese blend; sliced green onions for garnish; 1/2 cup paprika; 1/4 cup Kosher salt (finely ground); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 Tablespoons mustard powder; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup ground cumin; 2 Tablespoons ground black pepper; 1/4 cup granulated dried garlic; 2 Tablespoons cayenne pepper

A one-dish casserole combining seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and pasta in a tomato-based sauce with corn and melted cheese. The dish balances heat from red pepper flakes and chili powder with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper.

Glycemic Load: 13.3 (Medium)

340 calories per serving

Serves: 8

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

dinner american

Original recipe: amandascookin.com

About This Calculation

Ground Beef Casserole has a medium glycemic load of 13.3 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are macaroni pasta, dry (GL 9.2), frozen corn kernels (GL 2.9), tomato sauce (GL 0.8). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.