Macaroni Beef
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this hearty and flavorful Macaroni Beef recipe, a perfect blend of tender macaroni pasta, juicy ground beef, and a rich, savory tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and herbs like oregano and basil. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish combines convenience with classic home-cooked goodness, topped off with gooey melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate cozy meal. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this one-pot wonder is a family-friendly favorite that's simple, satisfying, and packed with protein. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve hot for a dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for weeknights, this Macaroni Beef recipe is a mouthwatering twist on traditional beef pasta that you'll keep on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams macaroni pasta
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 250 milliliters beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon or spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the cooked macaroni pasta to the skillet with the beef sauce. Stir to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated in the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.3 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.2 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 4845 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.3 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 158.1 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1033 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3469 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
