Macaroni and Beef Recipe – Easy 30 Minute Dinner!

Macaroni and Beef Recipe – Easy 30 Minute Dinner!
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Macaroni and Beef Recipe

A super easy Macaroni and Beef Recipe, the macaroni is cooked with ground beef and smooth a cheese sauce, with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Amazingly quick and easy to make as well as being super flexible.

Ready in only 30 minutes, it is a great comfort food that isn’t too hot or spicy and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a very flexible recipe and can be changed up with a variety of ingredients, so you can make use of items you have in your store cupboard.

Use a broiler or a grill to make it quicker, but you can still get the same results if it is cooked in the oven.

Also, you can easily double the recipe so you have enough for leftovers, or freeze some for another day.

Macaroni and Beef Recipe

VARIATIONS: Macaroni and Beef Recipe

The list is endless, and you could easily have a different variation for every day of the week, so go ahead and try some of these in any combination, or even all at once if you’re really hungry.

  • Bacon: Top with crumbled bacon or mix some in with the ground beef before baking.
  • Meat: Substitute ground beef for turkey, pork, chicken, fish, or tofu.
  • Vegetables: Use any vegetables to hand such as cauliflower, broccoli, or green beans.
  • Pasta: Try it with penne, tagliatelle, fusilli (twirly pasta) or farfalle (bow tie pasta).
  • Spice: Add a bit more spice, such as paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, or ginger.
  • Seeds: Add in some seeds such as Chia Seeds or Flaxseed for extra healthiness.
Macaroni and Beef Recipe

STORAGE: Macaroni and Beef Recipe

FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container and store for up to 2-3 days.

FREEZER: Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

REHEATING: Macaroni and Beef Recipe

STOVETOP: Place in a saucepan, and heat on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

OVEN: Place in an ovenproof dish and cover, cook at 350F/180C for 10-15 minutes

MICROWAVE: Place in a microwave-safe dish and cook on full power for 1-2 minutes.

Macaroni and Beef Recipe

Macaroni and Beef Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 1/2 lb Ground Beef

1 teaspoon Paprika

1 teaspoon Oregano

½ teaspoon Chili Flakes

2 Cups Elbow Macaroni

4 Tablespoons Butter

3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 1/2 Cups Milk

2  Cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Topping

1 Cup Cheese (shredded)

1 Cup Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Parmesan (shredded)

1/2 teaspoon Oregano

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Cook the macaroni following the package instructions, until softened (al-dente). Drain, and set aside.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or fry pan. then add the ground beef. Cook on high heat until browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.

3. Next add the paprika, oregano, and chili flakes, mix well and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Then remove the meat and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add the butter and melt over medium heat, then stir in the flour and cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes.

5. Slowly add the milk stirring constantly, and cook on low to medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is thick and smooth. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste and stir in.

6. Stir in the cheddar cheese and stir until all the cheese is melted.

7. Add the drained macaroni and the ground beef to the cheese sauce and stir well until all the macaroni is covered.

8. To make the topping, mix the breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan, oregano, and olive oil together in a mixing bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni. 

9. Place under a broiler or grill for 3-6 minutes until toasted and brown.

10. Serve with crusty bread or a side of green salad.

EQUIPMENT

Skillet or Frypan

Mixing Bowl

TIME

PREP TIME: 5 Minutes

COOK TIME: 30 Minutes

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutrition Facts
Per
Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 485
Total Fat 24.2g 37%
Saturated Fat 12.9g 65%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Potassium 488mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 26.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 39.2g 78%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Macaroni and Beef Recipe

Macaroni and Beef Recipe

Macaroni cooked with ground beef in a cheese sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet or Frypan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 2 Cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1 Cup Cheese shredded
  • 1 Cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the macaroni following the package instructions, until softened (al-dente). Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or fry pan. then add the ground beef. Cook on high heat until browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.
  • Next add the paprika, oregano, and chili flakes, mix well and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Then remove the meat and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the butter and melt over medium heat, then stir in the flour and cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the milk stirring constantly, and cook on low to medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is thick and smooth. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste and stir in.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese and stir until all the cheese is melted.
  • Add the drained macaroni and the ground beef to the cheese sauce and stir well until all the macaroni is covered.
  • To make the topping, mix the breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan, oregano, and olive oil together in a mixing bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni.
  • Place under a broiler or grill for 3-6 minutes until toasted and brown.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a side of green salad.

Notes

VARIATIONS

  • Bacon: Top with crumbled bacon or mix some in with the ground beef before baking.
  • Meat: Substitute ground beef for turkey, pork, chicken, fish, or tofu.
  • Vegetables: Use any vegetables to hand such as cauliflower, broccoli, or green beans.
  • Pasta: Try it with penne, tagliatelle, fusilli (twirly pasta) or farfalle (bow tie pasta).
  • Spice: Add a bit more spice, like paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, or ginger.
  • Seeds: Add in some seeds such as Chia Seeds or Flaxseed for extra healthiness.
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Calories485
% Daily Value*
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