Description
A comforting and hearty Southern dish with tender ground beef, chunky vegetables, and cheesy pasta in a zesty sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, elbow macaroni, paprika, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and gooey. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper. Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option. This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg