Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | 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
- 9 oz (2¼ cups) uncooked macaroni
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ cup onions, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- 1/3 cup green peppers, chopped
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 6 oz (1½ cups) shredded American cheese
Directions
1.Cook macaroni in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
2.While macaroni is cooking, brown ground beef, chopped onions, chopped celery, and chopped green peppers until mixture falls apart. Drain off fat and discard.
3.Mix in canned spaghetti sauce and cooked, drained macaroni.
4.Pour total mixture into a baking pan or casserole. Top with shredded cheese.
5.Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until heated through and cheese is lightly browned and mixture is bubbling. Makes 7 (1 cup) servings.