Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

The tomatoes in this dish provide extra vitamin C and B vitamins, while the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix gives you the option of adding flavor without adding additional salt.

Makes 4 portions7 steps

317

kcal · per 1 cup

26g

Protein

30g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, low-sodium
  • 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat
  • salt (optional, to taste)

Measured for the finished dish, as published — so there are no per-ingredient numbers to show.

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain the fat.
  3. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and seasoning mix; stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup grated cheese.
  6. Taste; then add a small amount of salt if needed.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Eating Smart, Being Active — Colorado State University and University of California at Davis (public domain), via myplate.food · public domain

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