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Beefy Macaroni Casserole Recipe
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Beefy Macaroni Casserole Recipe

16 ingredients 1 hr 25 min 6 servings openrecipes
Beefy Macaroni Casserole Recipe

This nostalgic casserole recipe has elbow macaroni baked in a cheesy tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, and bell peppers.

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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 · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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