Description
A delicious one-pan creamy beef macaroni dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups frozen seasoning blend
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- salt and ground pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ to 2 cups beef or chicken broth (plus more as needed)
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (OR soy sauce)
- 1 (8-oz) box dried macaroni pasta (uncooked, about 2 cups)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (diced and softened)
- ½ to 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown vegetables and meat: Heat a large skillet (around 12 inches) over medium-high heat. Once hot add oil, then add seasoning blend and cook until no longer frozen, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, season with salt & pepper and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain if desired.
- Add seasoning: Reduce heat to medium. Stir ground paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, and tomato paste into skillet. Roast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add 1-1/2 cups broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, then bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in uncooked macaroni.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer over medium to medium-low heat, cover with a lid and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until macaroni are done. Stir a few times during the cooking time, adding extra broth as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- Finish: Take skillet off the heat and stir in cream cheese until smooth. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover with a lid and let sit for 2 minutes, until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be made with either beef or chicken broth based on your preference.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables to enhance the nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg