Tried, tested and trusted. This recipe may be simple to make, but it boasts a divinely scintillating flavor that’ll leave your family gushing. Perfect recipe to whip up for dinner.
Mac, beef n’ cheese is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make but is one that’s guaranteed to get your entire family asking for more. This has become a regular dinner in my house and my kids can’t just get enough of it. Left to them, we should have this recipe everyday – I can’t even blame them, I often wish I could have this everyday.
The way the cheese and beef set into the macaroni is just so delightful. This meal is a crowd-pleaser, to say the least, and is perfect for dinner or lunch.
Total preparation time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition Information:
Energy: 537 cal; Carbs: 48g; Protein: 30g; Fat: 24g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Vitamin A: 800IU
Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt
Black pepper (or any seasoning of your choice)
Chopped garlic,
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 can of whole tomatoes, pureed in the can with a hand blender
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 box macaroni
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Cooking Directions
STEP 1:
Sauté the onions in the canola oil with a pinch of salt. Add the beef to the onions and cook with intermittent shake ups.
Step 2:
As the beef cooks, add another pinch of salt, then add the black pepper, chopped garlic, fish sauce and pureed tomatoes. Allow to simmer under low heat for about an hour.
Step 3:
Cook the macaroni in a different pot till it’s half done. Drain it and add to the simmering sauce. Stir well into the sauce, and then add adequate amount of salt and any seasoning of your choice. Cover and allow to cook till it’s done.
Step 4:
When the pasta is done, allow it to cook so it absorbs the sauce. Afterwards, transfer to a large baking dish and cover with foil.
Step 5:
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven till for about 45 minutes. Take out from the oven, remove the foil and then cover the pasta with cheese till it looks beautiful
Step 6:
Enjoy your bowl of delicious goodness
Variations
·Use chili powder instead of black pepper to more hotness.
·Mashed turkey or chicken can be used in place of beef