Savory Stove-Top Beef and Cheesy Elbow Macaroni

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups broth (beef or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by chopping the onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.

2. Cook Ground Beef:* In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, approximately *PT10M (10 minutes). Break the beef into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

3. Sauté Vegetables:* Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about *PT5M (5 minutes).

4. Combine Tomatoes and Seasonings:* Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for *PT10M (10 minutes), allowing flavors to meld.

5. Add Broth & Pasta:* Pour in the broth and add the elbow macaroni. Stir to combine, ensuring pasta is fully submerged in the liquid. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until pasta is tender, approximately *PT12M (12 minutes), stirring occasionally.

6. Incorporate Cheeses & Sour Cream: Remove the pot from heat. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream until the cheeses are melted and creamy.

7. Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Ground beef dinner, Cheesy macaroni, One-pot meal, Family-friendly dinner, Comfort food, Italian-inspired dish, Quick dinner, Simple stove recipe, Cheesy pasta, Easy beef recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1800 calories

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