MACARONI-AND-BEEF CASSEROLE

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Categories     Beef     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for tossing
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 pounds ground beef
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped parsley
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain well and transfer the macaroni to a bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil and toss well. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cumin and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add the flour and cook until no floury taste remains. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and simmer until thickened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the macaroni, cream, parsley and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large ceramic baking dish about 2 inches deep. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese and panko on top. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. Scatter the scallions on top and serve.

Furat Mahamud
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Saniya Sanders
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This casserole is delicious!


Md Forad
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and beef. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can add different vegetables to it, so it's always a different meal.


EMELYN O VLOGS
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this casserole changed my mind. It's so flavorful and cheesy, and the beef adds a nice savory touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chris Skylar Kenya
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This casserole is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use different types of pasta and ground meat, so it's never boring.


Mathis Brelu brelu
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This is the best macaroni and beef casserole recipe I've ever tried. It's so cheesy and flavorful, and the beef is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Donald Jungell
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use different types of pasta and ground meat, so it's never boring.


Glimm3ring Bl0ss0m
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This casserole is delicious! It's cheesy, beefy, and so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in the morning and pop it in the oven before dinner. It's always a hit with my family.


Ziad khan
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This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of pasta and ground meat, so it's never boring.


Katayama Hiroharu
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and beef. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can add different vegetables to it, so it's always a different meal.


MUHDEN
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I was looking for a new macaroni and beef casserole recipe and this one did not disappoint! It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nancy Woody
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This casserole is a family favorite! It's cheesy, beefy, and so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in the morning and pop it in the oven before dinner. It's always a hit with my kids.


Derrick Ahenkorah
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different types of pasta and ground meat, so it's never boring.


Caryl Brown
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This was my first time making a macaroni and beef casserole, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


vera deese
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this casserole changed my mind. It's so flavorful and cheesy, and the beef adds a nice savory touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Iglas Iglas shafi
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of pasta and ground meat, so it's never boring.


Josiah
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Arhinful Bright
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This casserole is a surefire hit with my family! It's hearty, cheesy, and so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in the morning and pop it in the oven before dinner. It's always a crowd-pleaser.