Easy, Healthy Mac and Beef
Directions
- 1Add olive oil to a pan.
- 2Add the chopped onion to the pan.
- 3Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan.
- 4Add minced garlic to the pan.
- 5Cook the vegetables until soft.
- 6Add lean ground beef to the center of the pan.
- 7Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
- 8Cook the beef until browned.
- 9Pour in tomato sauce.
- 10Add water or broth.
- 11Mix in dry macaroni.
- 12Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
- 13Optionally, mix in spinach.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup lean ground beef
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1 heaping cup dry macaroni
- 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.
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