Cheesy Beef Macaroni
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Cheesy Beef Macaroni

This Cheesy Beef Macaroni is a high-protein dish perfect for families, with carrots that blend seamlessly into the sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal that can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

A family-friendly, high-protein dish where carrots blend into the sauce, ready in 25 minutes.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

~30 min

Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef750 g
  • Onions, finely diced×1
  • Carrots, coarsely grated×2
  • Garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
  • Dried Oregano2 tsp
  • Passata700 ml
  • Beef Stock750 ml
  • Macaroni400 g
  • Frozen Peas150 g
  • Cheddar Cheese, coarsely grated200 g
  • Fine Salt½ tsp
  • Black Pepper optionalto taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef

    Heat the oil in a large, deep pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

  2. Cook Vegetables

    Add the onion and carrot. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. Combine Ingredients

    Add the passata, stock or water, macaroni and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.

  4. Simmer

    Reduce to a lively simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often so the pasta does not stick, until the macaroni is tender. Add a little hot water if it becomes dry before the pasta is cooked.

  5. Add Peas and Cheese

    Stir in the peas and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 150 g of the cheddar.

  6. Finish and Serve

    Taste before adding more salt. Scatter over the remaining cheese, cover for 1 minute to melt it, and serve.

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