Macaroni – We love the traditional elbows, but you can use what you have on-hand.

Diced tomatoes – Can be omitted, but we love the flavor and texture.

Milk – Often used in macaroni and cheese to make the cream sauce.

Broth – Helps the pasta to cook as the dish simmers.

Spices – Salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning add flavor.

Onion – Yellow onion is the perfect all-purpose onion for this dish to add flavor.

Beef – We love using brands like Laura’s Lean Beef because it doesn’t produce a lot of excess grease to drain.

It saves me so much time because I can skip that Ingredientsīefore starting this recipe, you’ll want to verify that you have the following ingredients: Laura’s Lean 92% ( or 96%) Lean Beef makes this meal easier because there is really not much excess grease to drain. I especially love how simple it is to make it in one pot. That is why they really love the fact that I combined the two with this easy to make meal.

If there were two foods my kids would eat everyday, they are cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese. This particular dish is great because it has all the macaroni casserole flavors that people love but with the added comfort of beef which makes this recipe really stand out from other recipes! That is why I love one pot meals, they are simple, quick and easy to make. It’s hard to find time to make hearty meals that everyone can agree on.

Now that school is starting soon, things will be hectic with everyone’s different schedules. T his post was sponsored by Laura’s Lean Beef.

Plus, it’s perfect for feeding a large family or party guests with ease. Tender beef, sautéed onion, tomato, and spices are simmered with macaroni, and lots of cheese! The best part about this dish? It’s all cooked in one pan! This dish has all the flavors of your favorite comfort foods in an easy to eat format.

This cheesy beef macaroni one pot meal is a hearty and satisfying dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.

Recipe for mac and beef