Hearty Macaroni And Beef Recipes

HEARTY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes., Divide half of mixture between two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining mixture., Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with French-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through., To use frozen casserole: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

BEEF AND MACARONI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot brown beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
• Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes.
• Stir in macaroni noodles and vegetables, simmer an additional 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Serve with shredded cheese if desired.

HEARTY VEGETABLE AND MACARONI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, and water into the pot; bring to a boil.
• Stir potatoes, cauliflower, celery, herbes de Provence, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves into the pot; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
• Return soup to a boil, stir in macaroni, and cook until macaroni is tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Remove soup from heat; let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HEARTY BEEF DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with dill seed, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in can of broth, and cup of broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 2 hours. Stir in mushrooms, and simmer for 20 minutes. Mix together flour and water, and stir into stew. Cook until thickened. Stir in sour cream, and heat through, but do not boil.

HEARTY MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes., Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Add the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook and stir until cheese and butter are melted.

HEARTY MACARONI AND BEEF

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
• Add ground round, onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is browned and onion is transparent.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking; add more water, if needed.

MACARONI AND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Fill a pasta pot with cold water and set on a burner over medium-high heat. When the pasta water comes to a boil, salt the water , stir and taste. It should taste like the sea. Undersalted? Add more. Oversalted? Pour out some water and add fresh water until you get the right balance.
• While the water is coming to a boil, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
• Add tomato paste and stir to incorporate into the vegetables, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
• Add the ground beef and season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no longer pink.
• Add the spaghetti sauce. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pour pasta into boiling salted water gradually while stirring the water. When the water returns to a boil, begin the cooking time as directed by the packaging for al dente doneness. Drain.
• Add pasta to meat sauce. Stir to blend.
• Transfer half of the mixture to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish and top with half of the cheese. Add remaining mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly.

QUICK BEEF WITH MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat skillet to 350°F.
• Spray skillet with vegetable cooking spray.
• Place ground beef and onion soup mix into the skillet.
• Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink.
• Stir in tomatoes and macaroni; mix well.
• Cover.
• Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.

HEARTY MACARONI AND BEEF

Steps:

• 1. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
• 2. Add ground round, onion, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is browned and onion is transparent.
• 3. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• 4. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking; add more water, if needed.