Cheesy Beef Macaroni Stew
A hearty, comforting stew combining tender ground beef, elbow macaroni, and vegetables in a rich, cheesy tomato broth – the ultimate one-pot winter meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless beef stew meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chillies, undrained
1 cup beef broth
8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and seasonings. Bring to boil.
- Add macaroni, reduce heat to simmer. Cook 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot garnished with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For thicker stew, use 3 cups broth and add 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Substitute Italian seasoning for oregano and basil
- Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
- Leftovers thicken when refrigerated – thin with broth when reheating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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