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Easy, Healthy Mac and Beef
30m
Serves 2
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30m
Serves 2
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Directions
1
Add olive oil to a pan.
2
Add the chopped onion to the pan.
3
Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan.
4
Add minced garlic to the pan.
5
Cook the vegetables until soft.
6
Add lean ground beef to the center of the pan.
7
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
8
Cook the beef until browned.
9
Pour in tomato sauce.
10
Add water or broth.
11
Mix in dry macaroni.
12
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
13
Optionally, 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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