Servings: 4
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet (Or a large, deep pan)
Ingredients
- 1 lb 95/5 ground beef 93/7 will also work for this recipe
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry your fresh ingredients. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the skillet. Add the diced onion. Sauté for a 2-3 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Push the onion to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook on medium heat until browned.
- Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add the macaroni to the skillet. Ensure the liquid covers the macaroni. Stir until combined. Simmer on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni softens.
- Once the macaroni is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the mixture. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle sliced green onion, parmesan cheese, or your favorite topping over the skillet and serve.
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Notes
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the meat and throughout the cooking process to prevent the spread of germs.
Follow recommended guidelines for internal cooking temperatures.
Outdoor Muscle food and cooking disclaimer.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1618mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 6mg
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