Description
A straightforward recipe for ground beef and macaroni pasta in a simple sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Add the oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the macaroni is tender.
- If using cheese, remove from heat, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, cover for 2 minutes until melted, then serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef.
- For a richer flavor, add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce with the liquids.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: beef, macaroni, ground beef, pasta, simple dinner, skillet meal