Easy Beef Macaroni

Name: Easy Beef Macaroni
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 2; 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 1 1 onion; 1 1 bell pepper; 1 pinch salt and pepper

Prep: 5 minsCook: 30 mins

Prep

5 mins

Cook

30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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You know, this is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I'm short on time and energy. Easy Beef Macaroni comes together in just 30 minutes, which means you can have a hot, satisfying meal on the table before anyone gets too hungry. The best part? It's incredibly budget friendly and uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Ground beef is packed with protein and iron, so you're getting real nutrition without any fuss. This dish is proof that you don't need fancy techniques or exotic ingredients to make something delicious and comforting for your family.

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Ingredients

Servings:

½ kglean ground beef
12(10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell's tomato soup)
237 mlelbow macaroni
11 onion(optional)
11 bell pepper(optional)
1 pinchsalt and pepper

Detail level

Instructions

1
1. Place chopped onions, bell peppers, and ground beef in large skillet that has been sprayed with Pam. Cook until ground beef is well done.
2
2. Cook elbow noodles in water for 9 minutes.
3
3. Add both cans of tomato soup to the cooked and drained ground beef. Simmer until the noodles are cooked.
4
4. Drain noodles and add to mix. Stir well.

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