# Simple, healthy Macaroni and Beef

A simple and healthy macaroni and beef recipe cooked in one pot with 5 ingredients.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 cup lean ground beef
- salt
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- paprika
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole wheat macaroni

## Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a hot pot or pan.
2. Add one chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
3. Add one cup of lean ground beef.
4. Season with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
5. Cook until the beef is crispy brown.
6. Add one cup of crushed tomatoes.
7. Add one cup of water.
8. Add one cup of whole wheat macaroni.
9. Mix well.
10. Bring to a boil.
11. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the macaroni is cooked.

## Equipment

- pot or pan
- wooden spoon
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrK5xJaX/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/29613eb6-fc22-48c2-b603-c00160e1b76f
- Extracted: 2025-12-28

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