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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Beefy Macaroni and cheese in a bowl with a spoon
Makes: 4 Servings

The tomatoes in this dish provide extra vitamin C and B vitamins, while the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix gives you the option of adding flavor without adding additional salt.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, low-sodium
  • 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat
  • salt (optional, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain the fat.
  3. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and seasoning mix; stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup grated cheese.
  6. Taste; then add a small amount of salt if needed.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Swiss cheese used in nutrition analysis and costing.

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 317
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 185 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 26 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 251 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 614 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 317
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 26 g
Minerals
Calcium 251 mg
Potassium 614 mg
Sodium 185 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 51 mg
Phosphorus 330 mg
Selenium 37 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 89 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 2.1 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 100 mcg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 74 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups