Photo: Lily Banse
Beefy Macaroni Casserole Recipe
16 ingredients
1 hr 25 min
6 servings
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This nostalgic casserole recipe has elbow macaroni baked in a cheesy tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, and bell peppers.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1346
Calories
89g
Protein
49g
Fat
132g
Carbs
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 2 medium red bell peppers , cored, seeded, and cut into medium dice
- 1 medium yellow onion , medium dice
- 2 medium garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt , plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
Directions
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By chow ·
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