Beef Bean Macaroni Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Bean Macaroni

• Lean Ground Beef
• Elbow Macaroni
• Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
• Kidney Beans
• Stewed Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Beef Bean Macaroni

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Cook 1 lb elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes (drained), 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Stir in the cooked ground beef.
6. Lightly grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.