BEEFY MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE

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Make and share this Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until done; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan and sauté onion until softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Add tomatoes, thyme, oregano and salt to taste.
  • Cook about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Continue cooking 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir into meat sauce.
  • Combine with macaroni.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 375° until golden, about 20 minutes.

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