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Hamburger, Cheddar and Macaroni Toss

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This is a true one-pot family favorite that is also a good source of fiber and calcium. Prepare the beef mixture in the same pan used to cook the pasta.

"Easy to make and tastes pretty good. Will definitely make again. Except I'll probably add a little more chili powder!!!" - Rmeyer92

Yield: 4 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Macaroni

(4.5, 4) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
1 1/2 cupsMedium elbow macaroni; uncooked
Cooking spray
3/4 cupsGround round
1 cupYellow onion; chopped
2 clovesGarlic; minced
2 tablespoonsTomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoonsChili powder
1 teaspoonPaprika
1/2 teaspoonDried Oregano
14 ouncesCanned diced tomatoes; w/ green peppers and onions
1 cupCheddar cheese, reduced fat; shredded and divided
1/4 teaspoonSalt
1/8 teaspoonPepper

Hamburger, Cheddar and Macaroni Toss Preparation

1. Prepare macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package instructions, omitting salt and fat.

Drain and set aside.

2. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef with a slotted spoon. Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, oregano and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in macaroni, beef and 3/4 cup cheese; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon over each serving.

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Calories Per Serving: 533
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Hamburger, Cheddar and Macaroni Toss Reviews

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Really good, fast recipe. Used a can of Rotel tomatoes to kick up the heat. Will be making this again.
2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 13 hours, 21 minutes ago
A very good and quick week day meal.
3 years, 3 days, 12 hours, 30 minutes ago
Easy to make and tastes pretty good. Will definitely make again. Except I'll probably add a little more chili powder!!!
3 years, 6 days, 16 hours, 37 minutes ago

[I posted this recipe.]
7 years, 7 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 18 hours, 14 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Low-fat
  2. Side Dish
  3. Main Dish
  4. American
  5. Macaroni
  6. Dinner
  7. Breakfast
  8. Summer
  9. Soy Sauce

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