Best 8 Macaroni With Beef And Beans Recipes

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Macaroni with beef and beans is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be prepared in under an hour. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover beef or beans.

The recipe starts with ground beef that is browned and seasoned with a variety of spices. Then, the beef is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with kidney beans, black beans, and macaroni. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of cheese and is served hot.

In addition to the classic macaroni with beef and beans recipe, this article also includes several variations on the dish. For example, there is a recipe for macaroni with beef and chorizo, a recipe for macaroni with beef and vegetables, and a recipe for macaroni with beef and cheese. There is also a recipe for a vegetarian version of the dish that uses black beans and vegetables instead of beef.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying dish. Macaroni with beef and beans is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF AND MACARONI SOUP



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This hearty soup is a family favorite.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Beef     Main Course     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup onion (diced)
6 cups beef broth
14 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot brown beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in macaroni noodles and vegetables, simmer an additional 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve with shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 661 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g

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!

CHILI MAC RECIPE



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Chili mac is a delicious combination of hearty chili and macaroni and cheese. This easy version cooks on the stovetop in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion (diced)
1 medium bell pepper (green or red, chopped)
4 to 6 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 tablespoon)
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (regular or chili-style)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 15-ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
4 cups chicken broth (or stock, low-sodium)
8 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)
12 ounces shredded cheese (divided, mild cheddar or cheddar jack)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Garnish: chopped cilantro or parsley
Garnish: jalapeno pepper rings

Steps:

  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 852 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 22 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SKILLET BEEF AND MACARONI



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I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. -Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PASTA WITH BEANS AND BEEF



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Categories     Bean     Beef     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Ground Beef     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pound ground chuck or lean beef
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cups canned beef broth
1 15- to 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
1 pound small shell pasta or elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add meat and red pepper. Sauté until meat is no longer pink, breaking up large pieces, about 5 minutes. Add 6 1/2 cups broth, beans and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Mix in pasta. Reduce heat to medium, Simmer uncovered until pasta is just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often and adding remaining broth by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is too thick, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

BEANS AND BACON MACARONI



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces bacon
Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
Two 15-ounce cans red beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet, working in batches, until it is crisp. Drain on a plate lined with a brown paper bag or paper towels. Chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • While the bacon is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a big pinch of salt and the macaroni and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove all except 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet and put it over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, being careful not to let the garlic burn. Add the tomatoes and beans and cook until the beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bacon and parsley. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for the Round 2 Recipe French Bean Stew. Stir in the macaroni. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

BEEF AND BEANS PASTA



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Adapted from an Australian 'Survival From The Fittest' cookbook. This recipe is easy and quick to prepare. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 2 days. It's also perfect for OAMC and make-ahead meals. Can be frozen up to 2 months.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup beef stock (use low sodium if you wish)
20 ounces pasta sauce (home made or in an jar)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
10 ounces corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb spaghetti
parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh cilantro (optional) or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then brown the beef with chili powder and herbs for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir in beef stock and pasta sauce and bring mixture to boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer (partially covered) for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans, corn and pepper, then cook for another 5 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • Drain pasta and serve hot with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs, if desired, just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 650.9, Carbohydrate 94.8, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 35.2

BEEF 'N' CHEESE MACARONI



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"I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime," reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Add the cheese, milk and salt; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Drain beef. Stir beef and macaroni into cheese sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful dish, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Add a teaspoon of chili powder or cumin to the ground beef mixture for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have canned diced tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes. Just dice them and add them to the pot.
  • Add a cup of frozen corn or peas to the pot for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
  • Serve the macaroni with a side of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This macaroni with beef and beans recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The combination of macaroni, ground beef, beans, and tomatoes is hearty and flavorful, and the cheese adds a creamy richness. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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