Description
This hearty and comforting Hamburger and Macaroni recipe is a family-favorite dish that combines tender macaroni with savory ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and a flavorful blend of seasonings. A satisfying one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the Macaroni:
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped (or mixed chopped green onion greens and yellow onion)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Pinch chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start cooking the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- Brown the beef and onions: In a skillet, brown the ground beef in olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft.
- Add seasonings and tomatoes: Stir in celery seed, chili flakes, seasoned salt, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta: Reserve a half cup of pasta water. Add drained macaroni and parsley to the beef mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 36g
