Cheeseburger Casserole (Homemade Hamburger Helper) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot * , chopped (optional)
• 1 celery stalk * , chopped (optional)
• 500 g/ 1 lb ground beef (mince) , preferably lean
• 12 oz / 340g dried macaroni , uncooked
• 1/2 cup frozen corn * , optional
• 2 cups chicken broth/stock, low sodium
• 1 tbsp hot sauce or Sriracha sauce , adjust to taste
• 1 tsp American chili powder (Note 1)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder , or sub onion powder
• 800 g / 28 oz crushed tomato
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups (150 - 200g) cheddar or tasty cheese, shredded (Note 3)
• 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese , for topping
• 1 green onion , sliced