Recipe: Mac 'N' Beef

Originally published in the June 25, 2014, issue

 

Editor’s Note: Who needs Hamburger Helper when you’ve got the Market Bulletin? Here’s an easy dinner that only takes minutes to prepare and serves up to five. It’s a quick, kid-friendly way to celebrate Georgia Beef Month, and you can extend the celebration by doubling the recipe and freezing half for a later meal!

Ingredients:

½ box elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup bell pepper, chopped

1 cup onion, chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, chopped

1 pound ground beef

2 cups canned, crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.

 

3. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Sauté bell pepper, onion and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain if desired. 

 

4. Add tomatoes, spices, salt and pepper.

 

5. Place in a casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake until cheese melts.