Easy, Healthy Mac and Beef

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a pan.
  2. 2Add olive oil to a pan.
  3. 3Add olive oil to a pan.
  4. 4Add the chopped onion to the pan.
  5. 5Add the chopped onion to the pan.
  6. 6Add the chopped onion to the pan.
  7. 7Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan.
  8. 8Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan.
  9. 9Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan.
  10. 10Add minced garlic to the pan.
  11. 11Add minced garlic to the pan.
  12. 12Add minced garlic to the pan.
  13. 13Cook the vegetables until soft.
  14. 14Cook the vegetables until soft.
  15. 15Cook the vegetables until soft.
  16. 16Add lean ground beef to the center of the pan.
  17. 17Add lean ground beef to the center of the pan.
  18. 18Add lean ground beef to the center of the pan.
  19. 19Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
  20. 20Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
  21. 21Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
  22. 22Cook the beef until browned.
  23. 23Cook the beef until browned.
  24. 24Cook the beef until browned.
  25. 25Pour in tomato sauce.
  26. 26Pour in tomato sauce.
  27. 27Pour in tomato sauce.
  28. 28Add water or broth.
  29. 29Add water or broth.
  30. 30Add water or broth.
  31. 31Mix in dry macaroni.
  32. 32Mix in dry macaroni.
  33. 33Mix in dry macaroni.
  34. 34Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
  35. 35Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
  36. 36Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
  37. 37Optionally, mix in spinach.
  38. 38Optionally, mix in spinach.
  39. 39Optionally, mix in spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup lean ground beef
  • 1 cup lean ground beef
  • 1 cup lean ground beef
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 1 heaping cup dry macaroni
  • 1 heaping cup dry macaroni
  • 1 heaping cup dry macaroni
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup spinach

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • You can substitute in any veggies of your choice, like zucchini and corn.
  • For topping ideas, you can use chili flakes and grated parmesan for an extra flavor kick.
  • If you use water instead of broth, you may need to add a bit more salt to taste.
  • This recipe is great to make in bulk and serve for the entire week. Simply cook in a bigger pot if necessary.