Calling all barbecue and pasta enthusiasts! This delectable dish, "Barbecue Macaroni Beef," is a culinary symphony of flavors that combines the smoky essence of barbecue with the comforting embrace of macaroni and tender beef. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination. From the classic "Southern-Style Barbecue Macaroni Beef" that captures the essence of American barbecue, to the zesty "Mexican-Inspired Barbecue Macaroni Beef" that infuses a fiesta of flavors, to the innovative "Asian-Style Barbecue Macaroni Beef" that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of sweet, savory, and umami, this article is a culinary adventure waiting to be explored. So, grab your apron, fire up the grill, and let's embark on this delectable journey together!
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MACARONI AND BEEF RECIPE
One of the Souths favorite comfort foods is quick and easy to make. Just a pound of ground beef goes a long way in this meal. Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make it.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Main Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain, but reserve the water.
- While pasta cooks, place large sauce pot over Medium heat on stove top.
- Add ground beef. Stir and cook until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the diced onion.
- Add salt.
- Add black pepper.
- Stir and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes.
- Add the ketchup.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta. Stir to combine.
- Lower heat and let simmer 5 minutes.
- If more liquid is preferred, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- Adjust seasonings as desired. Serve while warm.
- Enjoy!
MEMPHIS-STYLE BBQ MAC & CHEESE
Tangy BBQ sauce gives this mac and cheese its sweet Memphis style. The fact that it's done in 30 minutes makes it a dish to keep in your repertoire.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet; drain.
- Add macaroni, Cheese Sauce and barbecue sauce to meat mixture in skillet; stir. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Top with bacon and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1080 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
BARBECUE MACARONI SALAD
My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much-just a hint of both makes this everyday salad something special. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine eggs, relish and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BBQ MACARONI BAKE WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING
I came up with this one night trying to "figure out" what dinner was going to be. Grabbed some things from the pantry and what turned out was a keeper.
Provided by tvan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- While pasta boils, heat oil in a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in barbeque sauce, corn, and red pepper flakes. Mix well, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine macaroni, meat mixture, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Spoon cornbread batter on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1159.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
VELVEETA BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC
This beefed-up mac and cheese has it all-ground beef, tomatoes, bacon bits and BBQ sauce. It's just like a classic diner cheeseburger-without the bun.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Stir in water and barbecue sauce. Bring to boil. Add macaroni; cook 8 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in VELVEETA; cook until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
- Top with tomatoes and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 35 g
BARBECUE MACARONI
My mom new how to feed a crowd on a budget and this is one of her stand by recipes. I make it as a main dish but have also made it for covered dish dinners and as a side dish when we had cookouts. My family likes the traditional style barbecue sauce but I have tried many of the other flavored sauces and it is also good.
Provided by Kathy Sterling
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 12 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and drain off any excess fat.
- Add barbecue sauce, stirring well.
- Mix in water, stirring well.
- Bring to a slow simmer.
- Stir in Elbow macaroni.
- Simmer on low, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Cook until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 951.8, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 24.9
BARBECUE MACARONI
This super easy but delicious dish was one of our favorites when we were kids. It was sometimes served as the main meal but is also good as a side dish. I sometimes make it when we barbecue outdoors and have used it as a casserole for covered dish dinners.
Provided by Kathy Sterling
Categories Beef
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In a large deep skillet, brown ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
- 2. Add barbecue sauce
- 3. Add Water, mixing well.
- 4. Bring mixture to a slow simmer
- 5. Stir in Elbow macaroni and stir about every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
- 6. Cook until macaroni is cooked about 20 minutes.
BEEF 'N MACARONI BAKE
Our classic cheesy beef and pasta bake is a family-pleaser. But that delicious something you notice? That's cinnamon and nutmeg, just for a little flair.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. until crisp-tender. Stir in tomato sauce, half the Parmesan and spices; simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Spread meat mixture onto bottom of 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with prepared Dinner.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in medium saucepan on low heat. Blend in flour. Gradually stir in milk; cook on low heat 5 to 8 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir small amount of hot milk mixture into eggs. Return to remaining milk mixture in saucepan; mix well. Pour over Dinner; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake 45 to 50 min. or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g
BEEFY BARBECUE MACARONI
Make and share this Beefy Barbecue Macaroni recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet brown beef with onions and garlic until no longer pink. Drain.
- Add macaroni, BBQ sauce and pepper (salt if needed). Mix well.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Pour over the macaroni mixture and mix gently.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 647.1, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 37.7
BEEFY MACARONI
If you like to brown a few pounds of ground beef at one time to have it ready for all kinds of dishes, you'll enjoy this recipe from Edie Farm of Farmington, New Mexico. Extra cooked ground beef is the key to her pleasing pasta skillet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small skillet, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the macaroni and beef. This will give the ingredients plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Brown the beef in batches if necessary. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the beef will steam instead of brown.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain the macaroni and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, beef, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the macaroni and beef casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Barbecue macaroni and beef is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a casual meal with family and friends. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can use your favorite barbecue sauce, ground beef, or macaroni. You can also add other ingredients, such as vegetables, cheese, or beans. Barbecue macaroni and beef is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover barbecue sauce and ground beef.
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