BEEFY MAC & CHEESE

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Yum! You can't go wrong with this recipe. Country style mac and cheese loaded with ground beef and tomatoes! Very similar to chili mac. Taste the meat mixture, you might need to add more of the dried spices. Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 lb ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 serrano peppers (optional) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
28 ounces Mexican-style tomatoes
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
salt and pepper, to taste...I use a lot
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions, garlic and peppers until meat is cooked and veggies are soft. Drain.
Add tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, cumin, chili powder, oregano and basil.
Gently add cooked macaroni and 2 cups of cheese into the beef mixture.
Pour into a greased 13x9-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.4, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 166.1, Sodium 1417.1, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 52.5