Beefy Macaroni

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

If you like to brown a few pounds of ground beef at one time to have it ready for all kinds of dishes, you'll enjoy this recipe from Edie Farm of Farmington, New Mexico. Extra cooked ground beef is the key to her pleasing pasta skillet.

Beefy Macaroni

Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 25 min
Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups cooked lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
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