One-Pot Macaroni and Ground Beef
Make a delicious American chop suey-style dish with this one-pot macaroni and ground beef recipe. It's a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 8 ounces macaroni, uncooked
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Recommended Equipment
- 6-quart Dutch oven or large sauté pan
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or sauté pan. When the oil is shimmering, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up and stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove the beef from the pan. Discard any excess grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.1 1/2 pounds ground beef | 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add the macaroni, onion, and bell pepper; sauté in the meat juices over low heat until the pasta is golden yellow. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.8 ounces macaroni | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper | 1 tsp minced garlic
- Return the ground beef to the pan. Add the tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender. Stir occasionally and add extra water if necessary.2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce | 1 cup water | 1 tsp salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 764kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 41gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 2353mgPotassium: 1664mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2058IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 8mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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