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Macaroni noodles with cheese and ground beef. Wooden spoon in a skillet.
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Cheesy Mac With Ground Beef Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy mac with ground beef
Servings: 8
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15 ounce tomato sauce
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon Montreal seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Begin by boiling the pasta according to package directions. I recommend cooking to al dente so that the pasta holds up to the ground beef.
  • While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the beef is browned, drain off any excess grease. Stir in the Montreal seasoning, diced onion and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in milk, tomato sauce, and shredded cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts.
  • Stir the cooked pasta in with the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Serve the cheesy mac with beef warm.

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Notes

  • Cook the pasta to al dente so that it holds up to the beef mixture.
  • Try using freshly shredded cheese for the best texture and flavor.
  • Make sure to drain off any excess grease after cooking the ground beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 2mg