Description
A comforting and delicious Beef and Macaroni Casserole that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it apart.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix well.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cover briefly to melt.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with additional cheese before baking for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg