Whole30 Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef
Indulge in this hearty and healthy twist on a classic comfort food with our Whole30 Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef! Perfect for those following a Whole30, paleo, or dairy-free lifestyle, this recipe combines tender butternut squash noodles with savory ground beef, all coated in a luscious, plant-based "cheese" sauce made from soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and creamy coconut milk. Enhanced with aromatics like garlic and onion, and finished with a bright sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pan dish is bursting with flavor and loaded with wholesome, feel-good ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it's a satisfying, guilt-free meal that you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 12 ounces Butternut squash noodles
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours or overnight
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cheese sauce. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, coconut milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes. Season with a little more salt and pepper to taste. Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the butternut squash noodles and sauté them over medium heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the butternut squash noodles. Pour the cashew cheese sauce over the top and stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Whole30 Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.8 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2751 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 112.6 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 3856 mg | 82% | |
*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.
