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Cheesy Beef Macaroni Bake

A comforting and hearty dish combining ground beef, macaroni, and a rich cheese sauce, baked to perfection for a family-friendly meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, elbow macaroni, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until macaroni is tender.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  2. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Mix the cheese sauce into the beef and macaroni mixture until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture. You can also use different types of cheese for variation.

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