Description
This One-Pot Macaroni and Beef recipe is a hearty, easy-to-make meal that combines tender ground beef, macaroni pasta, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce with green peppers and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in a single skillet, minimizing cleanup while delivering comfort food that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 package (7 ounces) macaroni pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is no longer pink. Break the meat into small crumbles as it cooks to ensure even browning. Once cooked through, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, water, uncooked macaroni, chopped green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly in the skillet.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer until the macaroni is tender, approximately 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add additional water if the mixture becomes too thick.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid excess grease in the dish.
- Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent macaroni from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer uncovered after the macaroni is tender.
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic or Italian seasoning when cooking the beef and onions.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger groups; just use a larger pan or pot.
