Shipwreck Casserole: A Hearty Meal

This affordable casserole may not be the fanciest dish, but it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will satisfy a hungry family.

Key Ingredients for Shipwreck Casserole

Here’s everything you’ll need to prepare this easy and delicious shipwreck casserole recipe:

• Ground beef: Start with a pound of lean ground beef. You can also use ground turkey.  
• Macaroni and cheese mix: Stir a package of macaroni and cheese mix into the ground meat. 
• Canned tomatoes: You’ll need a can of diced tomatoes. 
• Milk: A cup of milk helps create a rich and creamy sauce. 
• Frozen vegetables: A combination of frozen peas and frozen corn adds color and flavor. 
• Salt: Seasoned salt enhances the overall flavor of the easy dish. 
• Cheese: Shredded Cheddar cheese helps bring the whole thing together. 

How to Prepare Shipwreck Casserole

With a can opener in hand, you're almost there! Below is the full step-by-step guide, but here’s a quick preview of what to expect when preparing this delicious shipwreck casserole:

1. Brown the ground beef until it's crumbled and fully cooked.
2. Add in the seasoning mix, tomatoes, milk, and frozen vegetables.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the pasta is cooked through.
4. Season to taste and stir in the cheese until melted and smooth.

Recipe Creator's Tips from Bcsgibson:

• For variety: Add Rotel instead of plain tomatoes, one cup of frozen prepared fajita veggies, and some taco seasoning to make a "Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck." Add Italian seasoning, garlic, onions, and mozzarella to make a "Sicilian Shipwreck." 
• Although the recipe calls for frozen vegetables and uncooked ground meat, leftovers work just as well.
• Use Creole-style seasoned salt if you like a bit of spice in your easy dinners.

How to Store Leftover Shipwreck Casserole

Let the shipwreck casserole cool before transferring it into an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, simply microwave or warm it on the stove. For longer storage, freeze the casserole for up to three months.

Dinogo Community Feedback and Praise

“We tried it, and it was surprisingly easy and full of flavor (seasoned to our liking),” says Courtney Robinson. “This will definitely be a go-to recipe for my family and friends from now on.”

“This is such a simple meal, and it tastes even better the next day,” shares Jana Futch Martin. “I’d recommend this to anyone. I made it with powdered mac and cheese, and it turned out great.”

“This one-pan dish makes cleanup almost as easy as cooking it,” says Kansasgurl767. “I swapped Italian sausage and Pepper Jack cheese to add a little more spice.”

Recipe contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup frozen corn

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

Season with seasoned salt and stir in half of the Cheddar cheese until melted. Top with the remaining cheese.

Nutritional Information (per serving)