Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound ground beef, 90% lean
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, low-sodium
- 2 Servings Eating Smart Seasoning Mix (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat
- salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain the fat.
- Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and seasoning mix; stir.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
- Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup grated cheese.
- Taste; then add a small amount of salt if needed.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition
| Calories | 337 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 62 mg |
| Sodium | 204 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis