It's rainy here, so I thought comfort food was in order. This is a simlar recipe that we ate as kids. What kid doesn't like mac and cheese??!!! You can change this recipe in several ways to met your needs, use ground turkey or chicken, no meat and add lots of veggies, you get it. Enjoy!
Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Ingredients
1 pound box elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil ground cumin, and dried oregano
2 cups grated Cheddar (2 to 3)
Instructions
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the ground beef and saute until browned. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the basil, cumin, and oregano. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture. Spread this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
Cook's Note: Ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of beef, if desired.
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