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Beef and Cheddar Macaroni

Guiding Stars

  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    25 minutes

Ingredients

Pantry staples make this kid-friendly classic an easy last-minute weeknight meal. A little cornstarch will help the sauce to thicken as the cheese melts.
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 (16-oz.) box uncooked elbow pasta
4 cups beef broth
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Beef and Cheddar Macaroni

Directions

Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add beef, onion powder and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Brown 7 to 10 minutes, breaking up meat with back of a spoon. Drain fat.
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add pasta and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, combine cheese and cornstarch. Once most (but not all) of the liquid in pot is absorbed, remove from heat and add cheese-cornstarch mixture. Stir until combined and cheese is melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, September 2024

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 620 kcal (31%)
Calories from Fat 225 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 25 g (38%)
Saturated Fat 15 g (75%)
Cholesterol 130 mg (43%)
Sodium 610 mg (25%)
Total Carbohydrates 49 g (16%)
Dietary Fiber 2 g (8%)
Protein 49 g (82%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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