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Beef And Macaroni

Cheesy, hearty, and easy to make in one skillet before baking, Beef And Macaroni is a comforting family meal that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Base
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Now For the Sauce
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
  • 1 can Tomato sauce (15 ounces)
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Pasta and Topping
  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains, then drain excess grease.
  4. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, then add minced garlic for the last minute.
  5. Build the sauce by adding diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover, and reduce heat to low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Assembly: Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and transfer the beef and macaroni mixture into it. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Drain the beef fat properly to avoid a greasy casserole. Undercook the macaroni slightly as it will continue cooking in the oven. Let the casserole rest before serving to help it hold together.