Best 8 Beefy Mac And Cheese Recipes

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If you're craving a hearty and comforting meal, then beefy mac and cheese is the perfect choice. This classic dish combines the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the savory flavor of ground beef, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With countless variations available, from traditional to modern twists, finding the best recipe to satisfy your taste buds can be a challenge. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the various types of beefy mac and cheese recipes, providing tips and tricks to elevate your cooking skills, and revealing the secrets to creating the ultimate beefy mac and cheese dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOMESTYLE BEEF, MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is a tasty and complete meal. My family is wild over this recipe and I'm always asked to bring it to pot luck parties.

Provided by DDFROG197

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.25 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain excess fat. In the large pot, combine macaroni, beef, tomato soup, tomato juice and corn; heat through. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1183.5 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

BEEFY MAC & CHEESE



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Yum! You can't go wrong with this recipe. Country style mac and cheese loaded with ground beef and tomatoes! Very similar to chili mac. Taste the meat mixture, you might need to add more of the dried spices. Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 lb ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 serrano peppers (optional) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
28 ounces Mexican-style tomatoes
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
salt and pepper, to taste...I use a lot
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions, garlic and peppers until meat is cooked and veggies are soft. Drain.
  • Add tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, cumin, chili powder, oregano and basil.
  • Gently add cooked macaroni and 2 cups of cheese into the beef mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 13x9-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.4, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 166.1, Sodium 1417.1, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 52.5

BEEFY MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE



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Make and share this Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until done; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan and sauté onion until softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Add tomatoes, thyme, oregano and salt to taste.
  • Cook about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Continue cooking 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir into meat sauce.
  • Combine with macaroni.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 375° until golden, about 20 minutes.

BEEFY MACARONI



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If you like to brown a few pounds of ground beef at one time to have it ready for all kinds of dishes, you'll enjoy this recipe from Edie Farm of Farmington, New Mexico. Extra cooked ground beef is the key to her pleasing pasta skillet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups cooked lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup hot water
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

TEX-MEX BEEFY MAC & CHEESE



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Ground beef, chunky salsa and frozen corn give this mac and cheese dish hearty appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain; return meat to skillet. Add salsa and corn; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add prepared Dinner to meat mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 24 g

BEEF 'N' CHEESE MACARONI



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"I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime," reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Add the cheese, milk and salt; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Drain beef. Stir beef and macaroni into cheese sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BEEFY EXTRA-CHEESY MAC & CHEESE



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Try our Beefy Extra-Cheesy Mac and Cheese made with lean ground beef, shredded cheese and a cornucopia of veggies. These Beefy Extra-Cheesy Mac and Cheese are a delicious reason to skip the gym and beef up in the kitchen instead!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pkg. (14 oz. each) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) mushrooms, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinners as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic and seasonings; cook 3 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon Dinners into large bowl. Add shredded cheeses and meat mixture; mix lightly. Top with avocados.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 16 g

BEEF MAC CASSEROLE



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Easy one dish meal that will please the family.

Provided by LawyerCooker

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup chopped onions
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni, sliced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups tomato juice
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and green pepper until browned. Drain off excess grease. Stir in pepperoni, tomato sauce, tomato juice, oregano, celery salt, onion powder, garlic salt, basil, red pepper flakes, and cooked pasta. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 661.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese will give your mac and cheese a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is baked.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. Adding a roux to your mac and cheese will help to give it a creamy and smooth texture.
  • Season the mac and cheese well. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Top the mac and cheese with breadcrumbs. This will give the mac and cheese a crispy and golden brown crust.
  • Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes. Let the mac and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Beefy mac and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Follow the tips above to make the best beefy mac and cheese that you have ever tasted.

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