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Cheesy Macaroni and Beef


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Meat

Description

A comforting dish of macaroni and beef simmered to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 small onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1 box macaroni noodles (1216 oz, uncooked)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Precook ground beef with onions. Pour into the pot.
  2. Add everything else except the macaroni noodles and cover.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  4. Uncover and stir in entire box of uncooked macaroni noodles, stir, recover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until noodles are tender to your liking.
  5. To make cheesy, add 3/4 cup of shredded cheese at the same time as your noodles and some more on each bowl when served.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to taste.
  • Great for leftovers!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg