Beefy Mac and Cheese
This Beefy Mac and Cheese made in the skillet combines the ease of quick clean-up with homemade goodness your family will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Basil Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes in juice 1 Can
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound Elbow Macaroni
- 4 oz Mild Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook it until browned. Drain fat and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet, add the oil, and heat over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender.
- Return the beef to the skillet and add the basil, oregano, canned tomatoes, chili powder and 1 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat to high and let come to a simmer. Add the elbow macaroni, stir and cover the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and most of the liquid is gone, about 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, then cover the skillet and cook util cheese is melted, about 60 seconds.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Add Sliced Black Olives Optional
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 4mg