Beef Macaroni Dinner Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Macaroni Dinner

• Stewed Tomatoes
• 1 cup water + 2 cups water (for cooking pasta)
• 1 pound ground beef
• Onion
• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Elbow Macaroni
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Make Beef Macaroni Dinner

1. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
2. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. (Optional) For future use: Cool completely, then transfer the sauce to a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
5. To serve: If frozen, thaw the sauce completely in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of warm water.
6. In a large pot, combine the thawed (or freshly made) sauce with 1 pound elbow macaroni and 2 cups of water.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
8. Serve immediately. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).