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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Beefy Macaroni and Cheese.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 40 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, low-sodium
  • 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain the fat.
  3. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, and seasoning mix; stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup grated cheese.
  6. Taste; then add a small amount of salt if needed.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 cup
calories317 calories
protein26g
carbohydrate30g
fat10g
saturated Fat4g
fiber3g
sugar7g
sodium185mg
cholesterol61mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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