CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET

Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet image

Provided by DrGaellon

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
Drain beef, leaving 2 tablespoons fat in skillet, and reserve.
Add onion, red pepper, and garlic to fat in skillet and cook, covered, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add macaroni, tomato sauce, broth, oregano, and reserved beef to skillet and bring to boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.5, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 145.4, Sodium 1415.9, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 51.7