Description
A hearty and easy one-pot macaroni and beef recipe that combines ground beef, macaroni, and flavorful tomato sauce for a comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe requires minimal cleanup and delivers satisfying taste with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess fat from the skillet to ensure a leaner dish.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, water, uncooked macaroni, chopped green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef and onions, mixing everything thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Check the macaroni for tenderness and add additional water if the mixture becomes too thick or begins to stick.
Notes
- Be sure to stir occasionally during simmering to avoid the macaroni sticking to the pan.
- You can add additional vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste after cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
