Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 cup onion, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 2 pounds ground beef, lean
– 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
– 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
– 2 cans (15 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes
– 3 cups beef broth
– 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
– 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
– 3 bay leaves
– 2 cups dry macaroni noodles
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1-First, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of diced onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 pounds of lean ground beef, cooking until the beef is no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.
2-Next, stir in 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it’s fragrant, adding a burst of flavor to the mix.
3-Then, add 2 cans (15 ounces each) of tomato sauce, 2 cans (15 ounces each) of petite diced tomatoes, 3 cups of beef broth, 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning, 3 bay leaves, and 2 cups of dry macaroni noodles. Stir everything well and bring it to a boil.
4-Reduce the heat to a light boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender, creating a hearty and cohesive dish.
5-Finally, remove the 3 bay leaves and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese just before serving for a creamy finish.
Last Step:
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π Use a large pot for even cooking and to accommodate all ingredients.
π₯¦ Add extra vegetables like corn, peas, carrots, or spinach for added nutrition.
π Substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 918mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
