Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

¾ pounds lean ground beef
1½ cups water
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet until brown, drain.
  2. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Stir.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  4. Remove from heat and add ½ cup grated cheese.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, One pan meals

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

¾ pounds lean ground beef
1½ cups water
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet until brown, drain.
  2. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Stir.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  4. Remove from heat and add ½ cup grated cheese.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 26g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 507mg 10%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.