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Effortless Ground Beef Meals for Delicious Weeknight Dinners


  • Author: Jenny
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Learn how to make delicious ground beef meals easy dinners. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.


Ingredients

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Here’s everything you’ll need to create this comforting, delicious meal:

  • 1 pound ground beef (substitute with ground turkey for a lighter version)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

Follow these simple steps to bring this dish to life in your kitchen:

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, around 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, elbow macaroni, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: ground beef meals easy dinners, recipe, cooking, food