Macaroni and Beef

Name: Macaroni and Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 package (7 ounces) macaroni; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This simple macaroni and beef recipe is hearty like a casserole, but it cooks in just 30 minutes on the stovetop. It's a perfect weeknight meal, for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 317 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.

I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. —Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

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