This Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Bake is a recipe the whole family will enjoy..
…and it costs under $10 to make so it is easy on the hip pocket! A good way to fill up hungry tummies!
The preparation of this Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Bake couldn’t be easier, yet the dish packs a powerful taste punch!
This particular recipe is one that is great to create over the course of a holiday celebration as well as on an everyday basis.
It is irresistible, loaded with cheese, and certain to win over a lot of people. This may be served at your Christmas meal, or you can bring it along for potlucks at your friends’ homes.
Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Bake
Comfort food at its best, this cheesy beef and macaroni bake combines savoury mince, tender pasta, and gooey melted cheese into one hearty dish. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, it’s the ultimate family meal for busy weeknights.
10
servings10
minutes35
minutes400
kcal45
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Ingredients
500 gram Mince beef
1 Brown onion-diced finely
1 tsp Garlic-crushed
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Dried mixed herbs
2 tins crushed Tomatoes
2 cups Macaroni noodles
1.5 cups Cheese-grated
- Topping (optional)
125 gram Cherry tomatoes-half a punnet
12 Basil leaves
3 Rosemary-3 sprigs
Directions
- Heat a frypan to medium heat and fry the diced onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the 500 grams of beef mince and brown well.
- Once the mince is browned, add the Worcestershire sauce, herbs and the two tins of crushed tomatoes.
- Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile boil the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until just tender. Drain well.
- In a large baking dish, spoon a layer of the mince mixture, then top with the noodles.
- Spoon the remaining mince mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees or until the cheese is starting to brown.
Notes
- Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Bake is suitable to freeze for up to three months.
- It can be kept covered in the fridge for up to four days.
- For something different, pop the mix into a pie, and top with pastry for a Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Pie.
- Beef Mince can be substituted for pork mince, turkey mince or chicken mince.
Responses to “Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Bake”
I can think of a little girl that will love this – do I drain the cans of tomatoes?
I didn’t drain the tomatoes. It provided liquid for the pasta to cook. Was very nice.
Can you freeze this?
Or you can also put a white cheesey sauce on top and hide lots of veges in this also , definatly a fav in our house