beefy macaroni & tomatoes

Name: Beefy Macaroni & Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package(s) large elbow macaroni or any pasta 8-12 oz; 1 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes; 1-2 can(s) tomato sauce 8 oz; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano leaves, optional; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded

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Gail Welch

Carthage, TX

Updated on Nov 15, 2011

This is a dish that my mother made when she needed to fix something quick or just because we liked it so well.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package large elbow macaroni or any pasta 8-12 oz
1 pound ground chuck
1 can diced tomatoes
1-2 can tomato sauce 8 oz
1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make beefy macaroni & tomatoes

Step 1

In saucepan cook macaroni per package directions. Basically, bring salted water to boil; add macaroni and cook until tender about 7-10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

In the meantime, brown ground chuck that has been seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until done then drain. Note: I use a large iron skillet.
Step 3

Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce to ground beef Add oregano leaves, if desired. Stir in cooked macaroni and let simmer about 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese.
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