Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

The tomatoes in this dish provide extra vitamin C and B vitamins, while the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix gives you the option of adding flavor without adding additional salt.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

The tomatoes in this dish provide extra vitamin C and B vitamins, while the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix gives you the option of adding flavor without adding additional salt.

Ingredients

  • 85 g Ground beef(90% lean)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Macaroni, uncooked
  • 14.5 cup Diced tomatoes, undrained, low-sodium
  • 2 tsp Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tbsp Shredded cheese, low-fat
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain the fat.
  2. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and seasoning mix; stir.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  4. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup grated cheese.
  5. Taste; then add a small amount of salt if needed.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers.

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