Hot And Hearty Beef And Elbows Recipes

A MINNESOTAN'S BEEF AND MACARONI HOTDISH

Steps:

• Cook beef in large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl.
• Cook macaroni, bell pepper, and onion in the same skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add cooked beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, basil, oregano, ground black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Pour in beef broth. Cover skillet and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

ELBOWS AND GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until onion is soft. Add green pepper and tomato sauce; cook until pepper is soft.
• Serve sauce over pasta.

HOT AND HEARTY BEEF AND ELBOWS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, if it isn't already, brown your ground beef and drain off excess fat.
• Add spaghetti sauce, 1 cup of water, onion, and uncooked macaroni to the beef in the skillet.
• Bring to a bowl, then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes OR until the macaroni is done to your liking.
• Take off heat and mix in shredded cheese. Stir to melt.
• Notes: I don't buy jarred spaghetti sauce most of the time. This recipe is quite adaptable. I often just dump in a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes, spices (basil & oregano to taste) instead of the jarred sauce.
• Also feel free to saute the onions with the beef if you like a more cooked onion.