Best 9 Barbecue Macaroni Beef Recipes

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Have you ever had a hankering for a hearty and flavorful meal that combines the taste of smoky barbecue with the comforting touch of macaroni and beef? If so, then barbecue macaroni beef is an excellent dish to satisfy your craving. It's a delectable recipe that offers a tantalizing fusion of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're preparing it for a casual family gathering, a special occasion, or just a simple weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEEFY BARBECUE MACARONI



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"I developed this dish while visiting a friend," says Mary Cokenour of Monticello, Utah. "She came home late from work and didn't have time to grocery shop. So I threw together this all-in-one skillet dish using pantry staples. Her family was so impressed that now she makes it for them once a week."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Additional cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the macaroni, barbecue sauce, pepper and cayenne., In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in cheese until melted. Pour over the macaroni mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BARBECUE MACARONI



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My mom new how to feed a crowd on a budget and this is one of her stand by recipes. I make it as a main dish but have also made it for covered dish dinners and as a side dish when we had cookouts. My family likes the traditional style barbecue sauce but I have tried many of the other flavored sauces and it is also good.

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 12 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
28 ounces barbecue sauce, traditional style
28 ounces water
12 ounces elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain off any excess fat.
  • Add barbecue sauce, stirring well.
  • Mix in water, stirring well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer.
  • Stir in Elbow macaroni.
  • Simmer on low, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
  • Cook until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 951.8, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 24.9

BARBECUE MACARONI BEEF



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My husband's Grandma Curten used to make this meal for him when he was a little boy. It's a regular around our house, which is fine with me, because it's easy to fix and so good. The veggies add a nice crunch.-Rose Curten, Modoc, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 bottle (28 ounces) barbecue sauce
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the barbecue sauce, macaroni, onion, green pepper and celery. Cook, uncovered, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MEMPHIS-STYLE BBQ MAC & CHEESE



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Tangy BBQ sauce gives this mac and cheese its sweet Memphis style. The fact that it's done in 30 minutes makes it a dish to keep in your repertoire.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet; drain.
  • Add macaroni, Cheese Sauce and barbecue sauce to meat mixture in skillet; stir. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with bacon and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1080 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

BARBECUE MACARONI BEEF



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My husband's Grandma Curten used to make this meal for him when he was a little boy. It's a regular around our house, which is fine with me, because it's easy to fix and so good. The veggies add a nice crunch.--Rose Curten, Modoc, Illinois

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 stalk (blank)s celery ribs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce and macaroni; heat through. Add onion, green pepper and celery; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.6 calories, Carbohydrate 108.5 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 2012.9 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

VELVEETA BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC



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This beefed-up mac and cheese has it all-ground beef, tomatoes, bacon bits and BBQ sauce. It's just like a classic diner cheeseburger-without the bun.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE or KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Stir in water and barbecue sauce. Bring to boil. Add macaroni; cook 8 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in VELVEETA; cook until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 35 g

BBQ MACARONI BAKE WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING



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I came up with this one night trying to "figure out" what dinner was going to be. Grabbed some things from the pantry and what turned out was a keeper.

Provided by tvan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 ½ cups barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original)
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (7.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
⅔ cup milk
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • While pasta boils, heat oil in a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in barbeque sauce, corn, and red pepper flakes. Mix well, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine macaroni, meat mixture, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Spoon cornbread batter on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1159.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

MACARONI WITH BEEF



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This quick meal will give the whole family a satisfying meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (each 8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked frozen or fresh corn (2 to 3 ears)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until meat is no longer pink and onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Stir tomato sauce and corn into mixture in pan. Cook until sauce comes to a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in reserved cooked macaroni. Scoop onto plates, and serve warm.

BARBECUED BEEF AND BOW-TIE DINNER



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Enjoy this barbecued beef and pasta made with Progresso® broth and corn - a tasty dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups uncooked mini bow-tie (mini farfalle) pasta (5 oz)
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag), thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Add bell pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in pasta, broth, barbecue sauce, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in corn and 1 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, until corn is hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of macaroni. Elbow macaroni is the most commonly used type of macaroni for macaroni and beef, but you can also use other types of short pasta, such as penne or rotini.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that the macaroni should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality ground beef. The quality of the ground beef will make a big difference in the flavor of the macaroni and beef. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Brown the ground beef properly. Browning the ground beef properly will help to develop its flavor. Cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is brown all the way through.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will really bring the macaroni and beef together. You can use a tomato-based sauce, a cheese sauce, or a cream sauce.
  • Add some vegetables. Adding some vegetables to the macaroni and beef will help to make it a more nutritious meal. You can add any type of vegetables that you like, such as diced onions, chopped celery, or shredded carrots.
  • Season the macaroni and beef to taste. Season the macaroni and beef with salt, pepper, and any other spices that you like. Be careful not to overseason the macaroni and beef, as you can always add more seasoning later.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and beef is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. By following these tips, you can make the best macaroni and beef possible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give macaroni and beef a try. You won't be disappointed.

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