Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
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Makes:
4
Servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
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 cup Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat
- salt (optional, to taste)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain the fat.
- Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and seasoning mix; stir.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
- Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup grated cheese.
- Taste; then add a small amount of salt if needed.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis
