Wayne's Beef and Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Wayne's Beef and Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bag of large elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped green bell peppers; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes; salt and pepper; dried basil; ground cumin; dried oregano; 2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Submitted by FLUFFSTER

"This recipe is by Food Network's Paula Deen, and is a great comfort food. All of the ingredients just blend together so well. It's easy and simple and sure to become a favorite of yours as well as mine."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag of large elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 lbs lean ground beef
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper
dried basil
ground cumin
dried oregano
2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and sauté until soft.
Add the ground beef and sauté till browned.
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and the basil, cumin and oregano.
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture.
Spread this mixture into a 9X13-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
Note: can use ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.

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Reviews

This was very good. I was glad to see the Paula Deen recipe posted here already from her recipes from Lady and Sons. The original recipe writes that the box of pasta be 16oz and the basil, cumin and oregano be one teaspoon each. The recipe here doesn't have the specifics posted but I found knowing it helpful. I actually think the seasonings should be a tablespoon each. The recipe is easy to make and made a very nice family meal. Enjoy! ChefDLH

CHEFDLH
I watched Paula Deen make this on her show over the weekend and decided to make it for lunch. It was great and we enjoyed it. It was super easy to make. Thanks for much for posting!

Nancy G.
Mix a little bit of velveta inside before topping with the chedder cheese. To give it a more creamy feel top with sour cream and enjoy

Butch2112

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

FLUFFSTER

Bullhead City, Arizona

I would like to welcome you to my recipes. I have been with Food.com since 10/05. My beloved husband, Tom, passed away 3 years ago. My world stopped. It's taken me all this time to find my way back to life without him. I have been so blessed to have found my second, once in a lifetime. I've met an amazing man who is so good to me. We moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Bullhead City, Az. in February, and we love it here. I have worked at Bally's and Paris hotel.casinos, in Las Vegas. I have seen some very famous entertainers, including Liza Minnelli, Penn and Teller, Ray Liotta, Dr. J (Julius Erving), Frank Sinatra and his wife Barbara Marx. and many, many more. Cooking is my passion, and I am slowly, but surely beginning to venture into the world of baking. To me, cooking is so much easier because baking is so much more exact. I love to make Italian and Mexican food the best, followed by Chinese and last, but by far the least, good old American food! How can you beat chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy?? I love to find several recipes and put my own spin on them and create a new recipe.

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