Ingredients for A Meal In One
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 cups water
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How to Make A Meal In One
- Boil 6 cups of salted water in a large pot. Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- While macaroni is cooking, brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 medium chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of chili powder and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can of tomato sauce and season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, mixing well to combine.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
53g
Carbs
9g
