WAYNE'S BEEF AND MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This recipe is by Food Network's Paula Deen, and is a great comfort food. All of the ingredients just blend together so well. It's easy and simple and sure to become a favorite of yours as well as mine.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) bag of large elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 lbs lean ground beef
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper
dried basil
ground cumin
dried oregano
2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and sauté until soft.
  • Add the ground beef and sauté till browned.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and the basil, cumin and oregano.
  • In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture.
  • Spread this mixture into a 9X13-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Note: can use ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.6, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 38.4

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