Best 10 Barbecue Macaroni Beef Recipes

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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



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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

1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 large White Onion
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28oz)
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1 lb. Elbow Macaroni, cooked and drained.

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



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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

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 green onion, sliced

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



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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

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 to 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

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



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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

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 ½ cups barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original)
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (7.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
⅔ cup milk
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE or KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces

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



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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

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
28 ounces barbecue sauce, traditional style
28 ounces water
12 ounces elbow macaroni

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



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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

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
28 oz barbecue sauce, we like traditional flavored sauce
28 oz water
12 oz elbow macaroni

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



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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

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten

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



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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

3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (or more!)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
additional cheese

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



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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

1-1/4 cups cooked lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup hot water
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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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