Best Beef Bean Macaroni Recipes

BEEF AND BEAN MACARONI

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"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since my husband, son and brother enjoy hunting, our freezer is stocked with venison, which I sometimes use in place of the ground beef."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Crushed red pepper flakes and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Stir in the beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper., Spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF & BEAN MACARONI

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Make and share this Beef & Bean Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, divided (8 oz)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
crushed red pepper flakes
pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
In a bowl, combine the macaroni, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion.
Stir in beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper.
Spoon into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.