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    Macaroni noodles with cheese and ground beef. Wooden spoon in a skillet.
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    Cheesy Mac With Ground Beef Recipe

    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time20 minutes
    Total Time25 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheesy mac with ground beef
    Servings: 8
    Author: Heather Seeley

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound dry elbow macaroni
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 15 ounce tomato sauce
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1/2 tablespoon Montreal seasoning
    • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    Instructions

    • Begin by boiling the pasta according to package directions. I recommend cooking to al dente so that the pasta holds up to the ground beef.
    • While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the beef is browned, drain off any excess grease. Stir in the Montreal seasoning, diced onion and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Stir in milk, tomato sauce, and shredded cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts.
    • Stir the cooked pasta in with the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Serve the cheesy mac with beef warm.

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    Notes

    • Cook the pasta to al dente so that it holds up to the beef mixture.
    • Try using freshly shredded cheese for the best texture and flavor.
    • Make sure to drain off any excess grease after cooking the ground beef.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 2mg