Macaroni and beef with cheese

Ingredients
  • 8 oz Lean ground beef
  • 1 Small onion, finely chopped finely chopped
  • 1-3/4 cup Canned tomatoes with juice, 14 oz/398 ml
  • 1/3 cup Whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
Ingredients
  • 8 oz Lean ground beef
  • 1 Small onion, finely chopped finely chopped
  • 1-3/4 cup Canned tomatoes with juice, 14 oz/398 ml
  • 1/3 cup Whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
Instructions
  1. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, combine beef and onion; cook, stirring frequently to break up meat for 5 minutes or until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add tomatoes and macaroni. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender. (If mixture becomes too thick, add a little water.)
  3. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheese, basil, oregano and chilli powder. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Recipe Notes

Try using ground caribou or moose in this recipe instead of beef.

Add some frozen corn, peas, or carrots for a vegetable boost.

Servings:4
Amount Per Serving:1 cup
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Nutrition Facts
Macaroni and beef with cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245.5 Calories from Fat 122
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.6g 21%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 60.4mg 20%
Sodium 289.4mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 9.2g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 21.8g 44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.