Best Waynes Beef And Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

WAYNE'S BEEF MACARONI AND CHEESE

Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese image

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Grubfest just saving the recipe to my cookbook, didn't wanna lose it.

Provided by KMW325i

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb box 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
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon and dried oregano
2 -3 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the ground beef and saute until 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 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
Cook's Note: Ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of beef, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1163, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 206.7, Sodium 514.3, Carbohydrate 98, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 76.1

SKILLET BEEF AND MACARONI

Skillet Beef and Macaroni image

I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. -Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.