4.65 from 17 votes

Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole Recipe

Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole is going to become an instant family favorite. This hearty and comforting dish is cheesy, loaded with BBQ ground beef, and tender pasta. Baked to perfection and great for feeding a crowd! Easy, affordable, and mouthwatering good. 

Cheesy Barbecue Beef Casserole is what I would call “comfort food”.  It’s hearty, satisfying and delicious. It’s also very easy to make. All you need is ground beef, cheese, barbecue sauce, onions, and pasta. For any mom who is limited on time they can spend in the kitchen, this BBQ beef casserole recipe is calling your name. 

Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole - Ground beef, cheese and tangy BBQ sauce create a quick, easy and cost-effective family meal that everyone is sure to enjoy. This dish is a great make-ahead meal, and makes a great lunch the next day!


If you say the word casserole I jump right on it! Nothing I love more than a hearty and savory casserole that can be made in no time. I love the easy prep of this cheesy beef casserole. Once it goes into the oven to bake you can kick your feet up and relax, help kids with homework, or do whatever else is calling your name. 

Check Out These Easy Casserole and Bakes

Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole - Ground beef, cheese and tangy BBQ sauce create a quick, easy and cost-effective family meal that everyone is sure to enjoy. This dish is a great make-ahead meal, and makes a great lunch the next day!

What to serve with this recipe

This BBQ beef casserole is hearty enough that it doesn’t have to have a side to go along with it. But, if you want to add some more elements to dinner, here are a few of our favorite dishes to pair next to it. 

  • Dinner rolls (great for soaking up the sauce) 
  • Steamed or Roasted Vegetables 

What is the best barbecue sauce

Get our FREE
e-cookbook

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime.

    To be honest, use whatever brand of barbecue sauce you enjoy the most. I find that the barbecue will be a huge part of the flavor so you want it to be a brand that is quality and you enjoy the taste of it. I really like Kansas City style barbecue sauces but truly any brand you prefer or is on sale try.

    Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole - Ground beef, cheese and tangy BBQ sauce create a quick, easy and cost-effective family meal that everyone is sure to enjoy. This dish is a great make-ahead meal, and makes a great lunch the next day!

    How long will this recipe last in the fridge

    You can keep your leftovers of the Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole in the fridge for up to 3 days. Anything after that you will want to toss it out, as it can begin to go bad. 

    Best way to reheat 

    I love to warm up the leftovers on the stove. Just toss what you are wanting to eat in the pan and warm it up on low. If the mixture seems a little dry either add in some extra bbq sauce or even a splash of milk. This will return it to a nice and creamy consistency. 

    If you want to warm it up in the oven, then wrap in aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out during the warming up process. Then just heat until warmed through. 

    Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole - Ground beef, cheese and tangy BBQ sauce create a quick, easy and cost-effective family meal that everyone is sure to enjoy. This dish is a great make-ahead meal, and makes a great lunch the next day!

    How To Make 

    For this easy casserole, you want to start out by browning your ground beef with the diced onions. While the beef is cooking work on cooking your pasta. Just follow the instructions on the back of the box. 

    Pour your cooked pasta into the pan with cooked beef and onion, and then toss in bbq sauce, and cheeses (reserve 1 cup for topping). Mix it all together until nice and blended. 

    Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish and top with the leftover cheese. 

    Toss in the oven and let it back for around 30 minutes. You will want the cheese on top to be lightly golden brown. Allow cooling for a little bit before serving. 

    Can I substitute a different type of pasta

    Yes! Elbow, shells, or whatever type of pasta you have on hand will work. I have not tried it with spaghetti style noodles but I have used a variety of other shorter pasta in the past. I just used what I had in my pantry, so feel free to swap it out. Just aim to use the same amount of pasta that is directed in the recipe card.

    If you are a fan of the ingredients then give this dish a try. I know for our home we love pasta, so it is always welcome to greet our family at the dinner table. This recipe is a tried and true and I have been making it for years now. There is something about bbq, ground beef, and pasta that just works really well together. 

    You might also like 5 Soup Pasta, Creamy Beef and Shells, French Fry Casserole, Stovetop Mac and Cheese, Tater Tot Casserole, Homemade Hamburger Helper and Grandma’s Goulash.

    Have you tried a Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole before? 

    Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole - Ground beef, cheese and tangy BBQ sauce create a quick, easy and cost-effective family meal that everyone is sure to enjoy. This dish is a great make-ahead meal, and makes a great lunch the next day!
    4.65 from 17 votes

    Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole Recipe

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 6
    Prep Time 25 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Ground beef, cheese and tangy BBQ sauce create a quick, easy and cost-effective family meal that everyone is sure to enjoy. This dish is a great make-ahead meal, and makes a great lunch the next day!

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups uncooked pasta
    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
    • chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
    • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add beef mixture, barbecue sauce, mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the pasta and stir to combine. Spoon into a 9×13 casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
    • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot in the centre. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.

    Notes

    I’ve made this recipe with fusilli and rotini pasta.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 771mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Casseroles
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cheesy BBQ Beef Casserole Recipe

    Did you make this recipe?

    I’d love to see it! Make sure to share it on your favorite social platform.

    Want Even More Recipes?

    Join Moms Best Recipes to find more delicious family recipes.


    The Best of Simply Stacie ebook cover.

    free ebook!

    The Best of Simply Stacie

    When you subscribe to the newsletter for the latest updates!

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    39 Comments

    1. My guys’ favorite….requested often, and never any leftovers!

    2. Jennifer Boehme says:

      I love this dish. I am going to try it with shredded beef. Thanks for the recipe.

    3. This would be great on a cold day like today! Thanks for sharing it on Funtastic Friday!

    4. Hi Stacie, BBQ sauce just makes everything better! This casserole sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet

    5. I love this casserole! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Wishing you a fantastic 2017!
      Miz Helen

    6. Looks absolutely delish, a perfect family favorite meal! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, I hope you’ll link up again!

    7. TouchedPainter says:

      I have been using Manwich BBQ style and adding veggies, especially onion, pepper, garlic celery, cruciferous greens (kale, broccoli, asparagus, spinach, etc.) to come up with a very close version of yours. This recipe is such a great basic casserole to play with. I love it. Thank you

    Similar Posts