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Creamy Macaroni with Ground Beef


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Meat

Description

A delicious creamy macaroni dish with ground beef, ideal for a family meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3/4 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or even vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 12 ounce box macaroni/elbow pasta (can use gluten free)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (as garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy pot (or dutch oven), heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic and ground beef (breaking up with your spoon) and sauté for 8-10 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the onions turn translucent.
  3. Stir in the salt, paprika, oregano, tomato sauce, broth and milk.
  4. Add the pasta to the pot, mix and turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, keeping the pot uncovered and stirring often. Make sure to mix at the bottom of the pot too so that the pasta doesn’t stick.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked through (taste some on a spoon to check), mix in the shredded cheese and tomatoes. Turn off the heat as soon as the cheese melts.
  7. Serve into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with a plant-based alternative.
  • This dish can be made in advance and reheated before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg