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Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Grubfest Overall User Rating: 
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Warm and Comfy
07/08/2008 at 04:14pm
User: J from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
I was looking for a simple, easy meal for dinner and found this one from Pauls. She said it was a favorite of Bobby's and now it is a favorite of my familys as well. It makes a ton so in the future I may half the recipe unless I am planning on freezing half. It is flavorful and delicious. I can't imagine a better meal on a cold evening.
Yummy
07/05/2008 at 10:40am
User: raquel from gibbstown, NJ User Rating:
This was so good. I did not put in the green peppers and added 3 1/2 cups of sauce. Delicious....
Delicious and easy
06/25/2008 at 04:43pm
User: Katherine from Linden, MI User Rating:
This is a great meal to fix when time is short. I have a very picky son and he loves this dish. I've also been asked to share this recipe with several of my friends as well.
Great meal
06/17/2008 at 07:54pm
User: kellie from lake jackson, TX User Rating:
My family realy loved this dish. It is very easy to make even my 15 year old cooks it for the family for dinner. Thanks, KJ Gatti
SOOOO EASY
06/03/2008 at 10:16am
User: Ashleigh from Quinlan, TX User Rating:
My man loves this dinner and it was so easy! I did use the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce as well as layering the cheese. Great suggestions...Thanks. I will make again. It makes the house smell GREAT.
Fabulous!
05/31/2008 at 01:06pm
User: SHEILA from san antonio, TX User Rating:
Our family love's this recipe! Sometimes I used Italian flavored diced tomatoes or Mecixan style in addition to the crushed toms. Once the beef is browned, I add the tomatoes, then the macaroni and enough liquid to cover pasta and simmer until pasta is done (stir occasionally so it doesn't stick to the pan). That way I keep everything in one pan. I personally don't like doing dishes.
Bland
05/25/2008 at 09:13pm
User: Patrick from West Bloomfield, MI User Rating:
The recipe says it takes eight minutes, but there really is a great deal of prep time involved. It was extremely bland, and I would never bother with it again. I'm surprised, because Paula Deen is usually so reliable.
worth making
05/21/2008 at 10:20pm
User: lindsay from south amboy, NJ User Rating:
this was a good and very easy to make dish, however, i changed a few things. i cut the amount of beef almost in half and put alittle more pasta in. because of what other people wrote, i also put in extra spices and mixed the cheese into the dish. it was delicious, cheap, and easy. definitely worth while. next time i would either put more cheese in, or keep it out all together.
Good
05/20/2008 at 06:08pm
User: kelli from dallas, TX User Rating:
I dont think I had enough "sauce" in this when I made it. I am going to try it again and see if I cant get more "sauce."
Very Good
05/12/2008 at 01:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is very good, I fixed it for company and they all loved it. Easy to make, really great for leftovers. I will be fixing this again real soon.
faf
05/10/2008 at 10:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
bob buffalo
Husband, kid, family approved!!!
05/09/2008 at 11:51pm
User: Leah from Springdale, AR User Rating:
Soo yummy and soo easy to make! Don't change a thing with this recipe..it's perfect just how it is!!
Great
05/05/2008 at 08:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I substituted beef, pork and Italian sausage for the beef part. I also mixed some of cheese throughout the pasta and meat mixture...turned out great!
Tastes great
05/01/2008 at 12:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is great. Easy to make. I added some extra cheese due to other reviews I read. I prepared this a day before I baked. Turned out great
Good but not great
04/29/2008 at 10:02pm
User: Terry from Houston, TX User Rating:
After seeing the episode where Paula's sons made this recipe, I decided to give this a shot because it looked really good on the show. I omitted the bell peppers because I find them bitter but followed the rest pretty much the way it was written. Oh yeah, I almost forgot that I had read a review or two saying that it was kind of bland so I decided to use crushed tomatoes w/italian herbs to give it a little more zing. Overall I was happy with it but I thought the basil had a bit too much presence and I'll cut back on it next time. But my 1 and 5 year old daughters ate it up so I'll definitely be making it again.
Easy and good.
04/29/2008 at 06:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After reading some of the other reviews I made a couple of changes. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes,a tablespoon of sugar, a small can of tomato sauce and put some of the cheddar cheese in the casserole, not just on top. It turned out really good.
Loved It!!
04/29/2008 at 03:54pm
User: Zee from Bellevue, NE User Rating:
I saw the "Grub" episode on Saturday, and made this recipe for the family on Monday. It was thumbs up all around...even the picky 10 year old ate two plates without coaxing, or complaining about the green peppers. This goes into the menu rotation for sure!
Yum!
04/28/2008 at 02:51pm
User: Donna from Raceland, LA User Rating:
Made this last night - no changes except 1/2'ed the recipe because making the whole thing would have been way too much. Next time I think I will mix some of the cheese with the beef mixture.
chicken and rice
04/27/2008 at 04:04pm
User: diane from prescott, AZ User Rating:
i live paula and her food is so easy to fix i have a little austic son that just loves it
Sorry Paula & Sons....
04/27/2008 at 09:38am
User: Vicki from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
This was disappointing. I was so excited to try it because it looked so easy and like a comfort food staple! However, the result was bland and dry. I will not make it again.
my review
04/26/2008 at 08:44pm
User: steve from pueblo, CO User Rating:
this is a great dish i had some salontro in the fridge so i put some in allso tastes great..steve
Paula's Beefy Mac & Cheese
04/26/2008 at 11:10am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It looks delicious! It sounds easy to make and that it heats up easily, too.
Bland - not enough tomato flavor
04/17/2008 at 12:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not enough tomato taste with just the canned crushed tomatoes in the recipe. I used Progresso crushed tomatoes in puree. I should have added a little tomato paste with it. I love Chili mac but this one didn't satisfy my family's tastebuds.
How can you go wrong with anything topped with cheese!?
04/13/2008 at 06:35pm
User: Jeannie from Laytonsville, MD User Rating:
Tried this for the first time as a Sunday dinner casserole and my whole family liked it (all adults). Appreciated others reviews and took the advice to add cheese into the whole dish not just on top. Also did my own variation and added some fresh mushrooms while I was was cooking the onions, etc. Also, since some said it was bland (I didn't think so) I added a shot of hot sauce and it gave it a nice kick. Next time I would add more tomatoes/sauce than it called for. We thought it needed more.
Very Good!!
04/01/2008 at 09:26pm
User: Teresa from Rockford, IL User Rating:
This recipe i thought was very good i dint follow it to the letter though i did make some changes i did do what some other veiwers did and ad 1 can of cheddar soup with 1/3 of that can with milk used 14.5 ounce can crushed tomato with 1/2 can of diced tomato to make it just alittle more cheesier & jucier turned out just fine
not a keeper
04/01/2008 at 10:38am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Paula, but not this recipe. It's not a keeper. The sauce is bland, even when you double the seasoning. I hate to say it, but I've had better Hamburger Helper.
mattnick
03/31/2008 at 06:37pm
User: tracy from eden, NC User Rating:
I thought it tasted like moma used to make.
Great Casserole!
03/31/2008 at 07:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great one-dish casserole. Just add a side salad or garlic bread. Needed just a little more spice for my family, so I added half a can of drained green chilies! Great as left overs too!
Couldn't wait to eat!
03/27/2008 at 08:57am
User: Tryann from Bristow, VA User Rating:
My husband and sons love this meal! I enjoyed it as well! I found the recipe to be bland with just the seasonings it called for, so I added a pack of McCormicks Zesty Spaghetti Seasoning to the mix. The spaghetti seasoning did not give the recipe a sphaghetti taste, it just enhanced the flavor. I also added a little sugar to balance out the crushed tomato. I will definitely make this again!
too dry- especially the next day
03/25/2008 at 07:46pm
User: Amanda from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
I swear, it never looks the same as it does on the tv. I watched them make this and thought it would be good. It was ok and I really mean just ok. Way, way too dry. I even doubled the sauce and it was still too dry. I think there is too much meat in it too, but that's probably just me... not a huge, huge fan of beef, but I do like it in pasta, just not THAT much. I suggest to make the goulash instead of this one.
bland
03/24/2008 at 04:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Paula Deen but this recipe was not good. It lacked flavor. It was like goulash with cheese on it, except goulash is generally better.
Easy and delicious
03/20/2008 at 08:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was easy to prepare and was delicious. We adjusted the seasoning just a bit, but we really enjoyed it.
What happened Paula???
03/20/2008 at 07:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I gave it two stars because the aroma through out the house made you ready to eat dinner and I'm a big Paula fan. To eat it on the other hand was not as nice. It lacked flavor, and reminded me of box hamburger helper, this will not be a repeat meal. Whoever suggested to serve it at a shelter had a good idea in mind.
Comfort Meat
03/20/2008 at 02:22pm
User: Pam from Burnsville, MN User Rating:
This reminded me of a goulash my Mom used to make, but the cheese added something a little extra. I did put in a large can of tomatoe sauce and 2 cans of diced tomatoes with basil, oregano & garlic already in and that gave it a little extra seasoning. It still could use a little more sauce in my opinion, but it was still good and I will probably do a little more tweaking to get it just the way I like it.
good
03/19/2008 at 12:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I seasoned the meat with taco seasoning mix and it adds a lot more flavor. I also put cream cheese into pasta to add more flavor. It makes a lot - like most casseroles do - so get ready for left overs.
ok
03/18/2008 at 07:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
thought this recipe was ok...tasted like it was missing something.
loved it
03/16/2008 at 05:15pm
User: Cindy from Hayward, CA User Rating:
I added the tomato sauce and extra cheese in the middle of the mixture, it was awesome! the whole family loved it! Thanks Paula
Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
03/16/2008 at 03:09pm
User: Doug from Sugar Hill, GA User Rating:
I made this for the first time, and hoping for a quick and easy comfort food dish. This recipe far exceeded my expectations. The next time I prepare it I am going to try putting some grated cheese in the mixture, also.
Wonderful and Easy Dish!
03/14/2008 at 01:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved this dish and most of all it was easy to make! Had wonderful flavor. Also was just as wonderful when rewarmed the next day!
Awesome Comfortt Food!
03/13/2008 at 07:19am
User: Stephanie from Lancaster, NY User Rating:
We LOVED this easy and delicious Beef Macaroni and cheese. The spices added a special touch to a simple pasta dish; and the cheese...Oh yeah! I would make this for company with no worries! Yummy!
Bland
03/11/2008 at 11:40pm
User: Steve from Fort Collins, CO User Rating:
as some others have said, we thought it was pretty bland. Ok, but bland.
Great Macaroni Recipe
02/18/2008 at 08:46am
User: Vickie from Roanoke, VA User Rating:
My husband doesn't usually like pastat but he absolutly loved this recipe. It is the only one that he will eat. Everyone else in my family likes it as well and it's easy to prepare.
Disappointed
02/08/2008 at 06:52pm
User: Kitty from Nashville, TN User Rating:
Unfortunately, my husband and I found this recipe lacking. Although easy to prepare, we found the flavors never melded together. The spices' flavors seemed to sit upon the casserole rather than creating a blend with the tomatoes, cheese, and meat.
Buffalo added
02/03/2008 at 09:27pm
User: Dan from Moorestown, NJ User Rating:
I added ground buffalo for a lean healthy alternative to ground beef, it was fantastic!
Thank goodness for these reviews!
01/31/2008 at 02:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great recipe, but I agree with my fellow reviewers that it definitely needs some modifications. First, I would brown the meat and then add it to the onion/pepper/garlic mixture. Second, it definitely needs more spices than the recipe calls for. I added a little bit of taco seasoning, red chili powder, and about 1/4 packet of ranch salad dressing mix, as well as Tabasco. (I like it HOT!) As everyone else here has said, it definitely needs more tomatoes, although my husband and I didn't mind the amount in the recipe. It's actually a very tasty dish. It makes ALOT, and tastes fantastic the next day. Happy cooking! :)
Really good
01/30/2008 at 04:28pm
User: Susan from St Clair Shores, MI User Rating:
I used ground turkey in this recipe and my family loved it!!
excellent
01/30/2008 at 03:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and delicious
Macaronilious
01/24/2008 at 06:11pm
User: Cheryl from Jena, LA User Rating:
I found this recipe easy to follow and my family absolutely loved the dish. I was told that I could make this again anytime I wanted. I served it with a tossed green salad and garlic bread.
Loved this, I make it all the time!!!
12/04/2007 at 03:52pm
User: Rachel from Hamilton Square, NJ User Rating:
My husband loved this so much it's become a regular dish I make. I use ground turkey instead. The second time I did it I also mixed some of the cheese in and it was even better that way. This dish goes a long way and it's great leftover.
First time to really cook!!!!
11/25/2007 at 12:38pm
User: Steve from Tomball, TX User Rating:
I really haven't cooked anything of substance before. Was forced to watch Paula's show and now I'm hooked. Decided to try to cook the beef macaroni and cheese. I was amazed everyone ate it, and then asked for more. Thanks for getting me started to a new life in the kitchen. Loved the recipe... My job to cook the bbq meatloaf tonight.
Simple and Delicious
11/19/2007 at 11:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made a half portion for dinner tonight. I used Trader Joe's organic tomato sauce since I didn't have time to pick up crushed tomatoes. For a creamier, cheesier consistency, I heated one can of Campbell's cheddar cheese soup mixed with 1/3 can of milk and 1/2 of the shredded cheddar cheese. I then mixed the cheese sauce to the beef and tomato mixture and cooked macaroni. Topped with the other 1/2 of shredded cheese. Simply delicious!
Not what I expected
11/05/2007 at 02:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The flavor was very good, however, the dish was very dry - needed more tomato flavor / sauce
Great for Teenage boys
10/28/2007 at 04:59pm
User: deb from swansea, IL User Rating:
We loved this recipe. I have made it twice... first time, followed recipe exactly, the 2nd time, I doubled the spices and liked it better. Teenage boys will devour it.. and ask for more. Great for a quick fall meal.
Great, fast meal
10/28/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My whole family enjoyed this. I did add less macaroni and made it with ground turkey for my daughter's family (she had just had a baby). Everyone enjoyed it - we did mix the cheese in to the macaroni instead of just on the top. My husband wants me to do it with hamburger which he prefers.
BORING
10/25/2007 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After looking at the ingredients, it seemed like it would taste pretty good...but it was bland, boring and pretty tasteless. I threw the recipe in the garbage.
YUMMY
10/21/2007 at 05:41pm
User: Kirsten from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
This was a very simple, quick, and long-lasting recipe. It makes a full 9x13 dish filled to the brim. I'm a college student, so I look for ways to stretch my money, and food, so this recipe was perfect. The ingredients aren't expensive, and I did not have the onion so I did not include it, yet it was still great. I recommend this to mothers, students, singles living alone. It's a great recipe all around.
Disappointed
10/17/2007 at 02:47pm
User: Nicole from Edgewater Park, NJ User Rating:
Let me start by saying that I am such a big fan of Paula's and I usually love her recipes, but this one was very disappointing. I followed the recipe exactly and it was the most bland dish I've ever tasted. I don't know why it was called macaroni and cheese when there wasn't much cheese in the recipe. At least not enough for such a big serving. I wouldn't recommend this dish to anyone.
This One Missed the Mark
10/15/2007 at 10:53am
User: Michelle from Bloomington, MN User Rating:
The recipe made a massive qty. I took one reviewers suggestion and used Rotel tomatoes, which helped, but the dish was still pretty bland. Two adults had a dinner helping and the rest went in the trash. I won't make this one again.
Very Good
10/14/2007 at 03:28pm
User: KRISTI from Talladega, AL User Rating:
This recipe was very simple to make and the outcome was delicious. My children loved it as well as my husband and myself. I would recommend it.
Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
10/14/2007 at 01:54pm
User: Kathy from Meridian, ID User Rating:
Excellent recipe. Easy to prepare. My 14 yr. old helped with dinner for the first time using this recipe.
Great Taste
10/14/2007 at 01:28pm
User: CHERYL from Fraser, MI User Rating:
Made it for my family, and they just loved it. Quick and easy to make.
Amazing!!
10/08/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Jillian from Morgantown , WV User Rating:
I make this dish a lot and I absolutely love it! I've made several different variations as well! I add mushrooms because Ilove them, and I use a cheddar mozzerella cheese mix instead of just the cheddar. I also sprinkle a little sugar in it to sweeten and take some of the acidity out. I've made this into a chili melt thing as well as a taco bake! It's a winner everytime!!
pretty yummy
10/06/2007 at 11:58am
User: maria from rio rancho, NM User Rating:
i thought it was really good! all the flavors were great together and very easy to make!
Delicious
09/20/2007 at 10:09pm
User: Arleta from Fort Washakie, WY User Rating:
This dish is so delicious, i'm could make it every night!
Good Grub
09/16/2007 at 07:58pm
User: Ashley from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
The recipe was very tasty. It came out a little dry, but overall very good. Also, I halved the recipe because it's enough to feed probably 8-10 if you make it as written.
Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
09/16/2007 at 07:44pm
User: sherron from metairie, LA User Rating:
This recipe was pretty good. I had expected it to taste somewhat Italian; however, it had more of a Mexican flavor to my taste. I did make several changes: I only used half a box of elbow macaroni and in place of the canned crushed tomatoes I used 1 l4oz. can of petite diced tomatoes and 2 small cans of Hunts tomato sauce. Both my husband and I enjoyed it, although he said he would prefer more sauce with it. Next time, I may double the amount of sauce.
Spiced it up
09/14/2007 at 05:06pm
User: Sara from Edgefield, SC User Rating:
After reading all the "bland" comments, I added a bayleaf, Paula's House seasoning, and Montreal steak seasoning, and about 1 tbsp. sugar. I then simmered the sauce for about an hour. I mixed half the cheese in it, then put the rest on top. It was over the top. Good recipe when given a few perks!
FABULOUS
09/14/2007 at 03:38am
User: SHAREE from LOS ANGELES, CA User Rating:
OMG I love this recipe & so did my family! Very tasty .. Although I am not a big fan on chopping .. I would make this meal again for a party or family! Loved it !
yummy
09/13/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Lori from Tempe, AZ User Rating:
Very tasty. I think next time I might add sliced mushrooms.
Amazingly easy...Wonderfully tasty!
09/12/2007 at 01:03pm
User: Doris from Grosse Pointe Park, MI User Rating:
I made this recipe last night for some friends and they absolutly loved it! It was simple to make and filled our tummies! Thanks!
Good Stuff
09/12/2007 at 12:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Myhusband loves this recipe
Delicious!
09/12/2007 at 01:59am
User: Steve from Deerfield, IL User Rating:
I made this with ground turkey and whole grain pasta and it was amazing the first day all the way up till 4 days later. I'm a college student and this meal fed me for almost a week. Love it!!
Really good mac and cheese
09/10/2007 at 04:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone really liked this recipe, but I think I will try adding some different types of cheeses next time.
TASTELESS
09/07/2007 at 01:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Huge letdown.
Needs garlic salt
09/07/2007 at 07:45am
User: Leslie from Grafton, WI User Rating:
My family did enjoy this recipe buy my husband thought it needed some garlic salt. I agree! Easy recipe though!
Yummmmmm
09/04/2007 at 09:26am
User: Angie from Kansas City, KS User Rating:
This was awesome. My picky kids even ate it and it was great, they even got a few veggies. But it made a bunch, so I froze 1/2 of it to get out at a later time. I did cut down the tomatoes by one can though as I can not stand tomatoes. But it was delicious!
Better with each bite
09/03/2007 at 10:04pm
User: Dana from Palm Desert, CA User Rating:
1st bite was "okay, tastes like another mac & beef thing" but everone liked it better and better the more they ate. Took a little longer to prepare than I thought it would. Will probably up the onions and peppers a little next time. Classic comfort food with a twist.
Wayne's world of beef, mac, and cheese!!!
09/01/2007 at 11:52pm
User: JANET from Whittier , CA User Rating:
This was fantastic! Delicious! Much better than that box stuff! We followed the recipe and we were very pleased! My husband and I enjoyed it very much! It's a great potluck dish! Since it makes a lot we're going to share it with other family members; we are that confidant that it will be a hit with them as well! I've already emailed a copy of the recipe to my brothers! Thank You Paula Deen for sharing this wonderful and delicious dish with us!
Delicious, affordable family meal
08/23/2007 at 09:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Where I live in Vietnam not all the recommended ingredients are available so I made a few substitutions. I cut down on the cheese and added 1/2 cup of cream instead, and that turned out to be a nice variation. Some sliced hot chili in the mix worked out well too. This reheated in the oven very nicely the next day and was a hit with children and adults alike.
Delicious & Easy
08/22/2007 at 01:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is very filling & super easy! Great for a crowd. I've modified to make it cheesier by adding a can of cheddar soup or velvety to the mix and/or use ground turkey instead. Either way if you use beef or turkey it's good, you can't go wrong!
Simple and Great
08/20/2007 at 08:41am
User: Felicia from Centreville, VA User Rating:
This is a simple yet delicious dish to prepare. My 8 year absolutely loved it! Yields a good amount so for small family's you will have leftovers for another quick meal!
Great choice when time is short
08/13/2007 at 06:21pm
User: Kay from Hamilton, AL User Rating:
I made this dish in under 20 minutes - but I did cheat just a tad. Rather than make the macaroni I used a tub of the pre-made (but good) mac-n-cheese thus saving myself the old pasta facial. Super quick -n- easy when time is tight.
true-not much flavor
08/12/2007 at 01:36pm
User: Brenda from ST Louis Park, MN User Rating:
I didn't really believe the previous reviews but it really doesn't have much flavor. I would still make it again however because it is quick and easy to make with what I already have in the cupboard. My fiance liked it more than I did and it makes good leftovers.
Texture good, taste bland
08/11/2007 at 11:07pm
User: Marianne from Mountain View, CA User Rating:
The casserole looks great and is very light and moist. The taste is disappointing, the spices did not come through. I make a simular dish and for the spices I add a bayleaf, chili powder and a little sugar.
great for kids
08/05/2007 at 04:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
kids and adults alike love this.
Mmm!!!
07/02/2007 at 04:53pm
User: Jessie from Inverness, FL User Rating:
This recipe is easy, delicious, and very filling. I half the recipe for my husband and I and it feeds us dinner and lunch for days. My only suggestion is to use a bit more cheese (I use 2 cups in half the recipe) and layer it in the macaroni instead of just putting on top. Enjoy!
beefy, tangy mac-n-cheese
07/02/2007 at 04:19am
User: Cynthia from Lompoc, CA User Rating:
This was very yummy. It's a nice change from regular mac-cheese (still my fave).
Recipe
06/15/2007 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good and easy to make.
Great meal at sea!
06/09/2007 at 11:37am
User: Eric from Lindenhurst, NY User Rating:
Made this in a 6 quart dutch oven on a sailboat where I didn't have use of the oven, and it was excellent. Cooked the elbows al dente and set them aside to cool. Used nearly 4 lbs of ground beef that had to either be cooked or tossed overboard. Added extra American Cheese to the recipe. Let everything cook-up together in the covered dutchie on a low flame and the crew loved it.
yum
05/10/2007 at 11:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy, fast and tastes great
Good dish for potluck dinners.
04/21/2007 at 03:07pm
User: Shirley from Valdosta, GA User Rating:
This tasted very good, and was fairly easy to make. Serve a salad with it and you have a complete meal. I covered the dish with tin foil for the first 15 minutes and I think that keeps the pasta that is not quite covered from drying out.
Pretty Good
04/17/2007 at 01:00pm
User: andrea from luray, VA User Rating:
my family thought this was ok, they said more cheese going through it would have been better, I loved it.
Yum
04/02/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for lunch today for my son and my Dad. My Dad wanted the recipe for my Mom.
YUM!
03/30/2007 at 08:21pm
User: Christina from Stafford, TX User Rating:
I loved making this recipe. It turned out great, I had tons of leftovers! Thanks Paula, my fiance and I love your recipes!
Family favorite
03/25/2007 at 04:37am
User: Dianne from Gonzales, TX User Rating:
This was so good, it will immediately move up to one of our family favorites, the ones you keep making over and over because you know they'll be loved and eaten! I tweaked mine a little because of time, using the frozen seasoned ground beef crumbles, all bottled spices and crushed garlic in a jar. I used a little less spices than called for and I thought it was the perfect blend of spice for us and our preteen daughters. I also halfed the recipe and have at least another dinner left! Thanks again Paula for a great and easy recipe!
Awesome and easy!
03/14/2007 at 01:49pm
User: Katie from Clay Center, KS User Rating:
This was really good- I got rave reveiws on this easy recipe.
Awesome
03/09/2007 at 10:00pm
User: amy from panama city beach, FL User Rating:
Thanks paula for another good one!! This will be a keeper..
Delicious
03/07/2007 at 05:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Bith my husbad and daughter loved it, have to make it again.
Great!!!
03/03/2007 at 08:25pm
User: Renee from Pueblo, CO User Rating:
This is an easy and great tasting recipe, my family loved it.
Not the best
03/02/2007 at 03:16pm
User: David from Saint Louis, MO User Rating:
I love most of the recipes Paula offers, but this one falls a bit short and a might bland.
Wasn't very impressed
03/02/2007 at 01:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Sorry Paula/Wayne, the family wasn't a big fan. I added some chili powder to spruce it up. Guess we're going back to my husband's goolosh recipe. That's okay, we've loved everything else we've tried from your kitchen.
Pasta
02/28/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just a typical pasta and meat dish.
Easy and Taste
02/27/2007 at 03:22pm
User: beth from long Beach, NY User Rating:
Great dish!! Left out the peppers for the kids and the dish was still great. Second time used jared sauce and had the same great results. Thank you Paula
My Guys Love it!
02/26/2007 at 03:22pm
User: Megan from Carol Stream, IL User Rating:
I live with my fiance, his brother, his dad, and his brother's friend, and it is hard to find things that fills these guys up! This is so easy to make and tastes amazing!
Nice Dish
02/26/2007 at 10:32am
User: Simonetta from Greenlawn, NY User Rating:
Very nice dish, I loved it more than my kids did. Had to punch it up a bit more with parmesean cheese. Reheats very well! Definitely not a cheesy kind of macaroni dish, but still very good!
awwsome and easy
02/25/2007 at 09:21pm
User: melissa from adel, GA User Rating:
I love this dish. It is so easy to make and taste great. My kids love it and they don't like to try new things.
A little work and yummy!
02/25/2007 at 06:11pm
User: Cheryl from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I read through all the reviews and halved the recipe but added the full amount of spices, added some extra cheese and this was good to go!
Pretty darn good
02/25/2007 at 12:12am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was surprised that this had so much flavor in it. I saw the episode when the boys made it and it looked so delicious but was a little skeptical since the ingredients were so little. I was amazed that it tasted so great. I added corn and carrots and it was a great way for my kids to eat their veggies. Will definitely make again!
Delicious
02/22/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Jaclyn from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
A great, quick dish that is cheap and easy. My whole family enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank You for another wonderful recipe!
yummy
02/22/2007 at 01:02pm
User: Alethea from Woods Cross, UT User Rating:
This is an easy dinner to make and tasty!
Good Eating
02/19/2007 at 04:26pm
User: Mary from Greenville, MS User Rating:
Great
Easy recipe to doctor up
02/19/2007 at 08:09am
User: Vonna from Saint Cloud, FL User Rating:
I always make the recipe the original way before I start tinkering with it but I wish I had read the reviews on this dish first as well. The way the recipe is written is good but it could be a lot better if you follow some of the suggestions. I will add tomato sauce and definitely mix the cheese throughout next time.
A 9x13 pan?
02/18/2007 at 04:54pm
User: Susan from Webster, NY User Rating:
You only have to read the list of ingredients to know it won't fit in a 9x13 pan. I filled the biggest baking dish I had plus an 8x8. This dish was very bland and tasted like a dozen other recipes just like it. It's not that it's bad, but it's not even worth keeping a copy of. I mean, who hasn't thrown together some macaroni, hamburger and tomatoes for a quick meal?
A 9x13 pan?
02/18/2007 at 03:11pm
User: Sue from Rochester, NY User Rating:
You just have to read the ingredients in the recipe to know it's not all going to fit in a 9x13 pan. I had so much of this stuff left over I was able to use my largest pan plus an 8x8. Which was kind of a shame because it's not that good. Very blan. Needs more than 3 cups of the diced tomatoes and a lot more flavoring. It's so much like other recipes I've tried, or even made up on my own that it's just not worth saving a paper copy.
so easy and so yummy
02/16/2007 at 03:06pm
User: Jenni from Columbia, MD User Rating:
I was looking for a different recipe and stumbled upon this one. It's so easy to make and so yummy. It's a keeper in my recipe book and unlike most of Paula's recipes, pretty healthy too! I use the ground turkey and the canned Italian tomatoes instead. I also used less cheese
great dinner
02/16/2007 at 10:41am
User: betty from ann arbor, MI User Rating:
I made this recipe and followed tips from other people. I mixed cheese in it and small can of tomato sauce. I also halved the recipe and it still made a ton.
Excellent
02/14/2007 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My son loved it, and hes extremely picky!
Easy Breezy Beefy Mac
02/13/2007 at 09:16pm
User: Rhonda from Arlington, TX User Rating:
I loved how easy this receipe looked as put together by Paula's sons. It was really great. I added a few special things like rosemary, thyme. I was out of crushed red tomatoes, so had used stewed tomatoes. Since the stewed tomatoes made the tomatoe base somewhat sweeter, I added lemon juice and sour cream at the end. Although Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese is my favorite. I used Sharp Cheddar Cheese and it balanced out the dish very well. What an easy great idea. I love to experiment with different dishes and add my own flare. We really enjoyed this beefy dish.
Excellent and Easy
02/12/2007 at 03:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved this recipe. I had put less cheese on it only to cut down on calories. The 'cumin' really made this recipe taste good.
4 3/4 stars from my husband
02/12/2007 at 01:47am
User: Jim & Deb from Campbell, CA User Rating:
We loved this recipe. I followed the recipe given but changed a few items and added some extra. In addition to the spices in the recipe, I used Italian style crushed tomatoes with oregano and basil. I also added some tomato sauce. I substituted whole grain penne pasta, and added extra garlic and crushed red pepper for a little spicy heat. This one is a keeper!
portions are huge
02/11/2007 at 01:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i would half this recipe. It needs more salt and more cheese, other than that it is pretty tasty.
Superb!!
02/08/2007 at 02:09pm
User: Norma from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
It was delicious. I used half of Wayne's recipe because there were 3 of us. I used canned tomato sauce instead of canned tomato crush because my husband doesn't tomatoes. My family loves it.
So good and easy
02/07/2007 at 04:40pm
User: Marla from Coral Springs, FL User Rating:
I made this with my boyfriend last night. I was worried because i read the reviews and a lot of people said it was bland and dry. So i took their advice and added a cup of tomato sauce to the chopped. I used a little more of the seasonings and double layered the cheese. It came out so good. I was so impressed. My boyfriend and I loved it. Thanx Paula!
Good recipe/bad cooking practices
02/07/2007 at 11:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I like the recipe, but shame on Jamie for dumping hot beef fat down the sink! For someone who has been cooking for almost two decades, it was shocking to see him use such poor, eco-unfriendly cooking practices. It plugs up sewers and raises my rates! Since a cooking show should also teach best practices, someone needs to take him aside and show him the proper way to dispose of grease.
Fantastic!
02/07/2007 at 01:18am
User: Marisa from West Allis, WI User Rating:
This recipe was so easy to make and easy to shop for. It's very delicious and trust me when I say you'll go back for a second bowl and leftovers!
A real hit with my boys
02/06/2007 at 07:33pm
User: Teresa from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
It was delicious, my 17 and 13 year olds loved it and it was sooo easy to make. Literally I used one pot to cook the pasta and then brown the meat.
Easy
02/06/2007 at 05:57pm
User: Marie from Lafayette, IN User Rating:
My husband can prepare this meal, I had all the supples. Very easy,
Good for mac and cheese kids, but...
02/03/2007 at 09:25pm
User: Ruth from Cerritos, CA User Rating:
This is probably a dish children who are hooked on mac and cheese would love The flavors don't really meld to create the kind of flavor I was anticipating.
Best Mac & Cheese
02/03/2007 at 11:44am
User: carl from yukon, OK User Rating:
I do some cooking for a large ranch in Okla. and the cowboy's loved this one..feed's a bunch.
a fave in my house
02/02/2007 at 11:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
my husband loves this dish!
Fast and Good
01/29/2007 at 06:02pm
User: joann from frackville, PA User Rating:
Easy to make and the ingredients are easy to get. I cut it in half because it was too much for us and it came out just fine. I will be passing this recipe along.
Yummy
01/29/2007 at 10:55am
User: Emily from Suwanee, GA User Rating:
This is so easy and delicious! I make it often and it seems to get better each time!
love Paula
01/27/2007 at 12:28pm
User: melisssa from Inola, OK User Rating:
tryed this one and loved it .... it was the first time i have ever tryed one off of tv and the first time i cooked with some of the herbs in it
ElBill's review
01/20/2007 at 07:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Looked really good and it was really easy to make. However, the receipe lacks a little bit of taste. Next time I will try it with more spices and I will keep the tomatoe juice to blend with the macaroni.
Yummy!
01/17/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was just a saturday night dinner but everyone loved it.
had something similar
01/17/2007 at 11:30am
User: debbie from Austin, TX User Rating:
the dish was similar to some goulash I've had. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of goulash.
Homemade with love
01/16/2007 at 07:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great recipe! My family loves it and call it homemade hamburger helper.
edible at best
01/11/2007 at 11:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
nothing special
Wonderful for leftovers!
01/10/2007 at 10:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Makes an excellent leftover to take to the office and reheat. It is actually better the second day (if that is possible!).
Good with tweaks
01/06/2007 at 05:18pm
User: CHERYL from Orlando, FL User Rating:
Glad I read the reviews. Definitly half this recipe on the meat and pasta, keep the rest the same and more seasonings. Add Velveeta and top with Cheddar. Yummmmmmmm
Grub food = Absolutely delicious
01/05/2007 at 12:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is great. It was definately a keeper for my picky family's taste buds. It is a quick meal = and one that is enjoyed by all ages. Thanks Wayne for the recipe.
It was okay
01/03/2007 at 07:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to make basically souped up chop souey decent taste
Needs more flavor
01/01/2007 at 01:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe needs more flavor. Cooking all the items with the macaroni really sucks the flavor out. It's nothing a little tabasco couldn't solve.
Delicious
12/18/2006 at 05:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this casserole twice. I followed some of the ideas of people before me. I used diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. I stirred half the cheese into the macaroni mixture. Yesterday, I took it to a potluck at my husband's club. People asked to take platefuls home with them. I also got asked for the recipe. It makes a lot so I bought a throwaway aluminum baking pan to hold it all. I would recommend this recipe. It tastes excellent on the second and third day, as well. Enjoy!
easy and yummy
12/15/2006 at 02:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was very easy and quick to make. The Beef and Macaroni dish taste very good. Both my husband and children love it. (including myself)!
Lots of flavor
12/01/2006 at 01:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was good. My kids were not crazy about it. It makes alot and worked ut well for our large family.
Wayne's Beef Macaroniand Cheese
11/29/2006 at 05:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to prepare and taste is very good. This is a good take to dish pot luck, for a shelter etc.
It's sooo Good!!!
11/28/2006 at 10:06pm
User: Cynthia from Arvin, CA User Rating:
this recipe was so delicious, i did it a little different, i used 2 small cans of the italian crushed tomatoes, and one regular flavored can, then used chedder and mozzerella cheese, i poured half of the macaroni in the pan, put lots of cheese of both kinds in the middle, then poured the rest if the macaroni, then put the rest of the cheese on top.
Bland!!
11/27/2006 at 07:02pm
User: Amanda from Morristown, TN User Rating:
This did not have much flavor at all! I was shocked because Paula has some of the best recipes.
Easy and Great
11/20/2006 at 06:55pm
User: Pam from Amarillo, TX User Rating:
My husband and the neighbor that I shared this with both loved it. Both told me to use Rotel tomatoes next time instead of just the canned tomatoes. I guess they like it hot!!!!
Great American Comfort Food
11/18/2006 at 08:46pm
User: Christine from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I'm glad I read the reviews before giving this recipe a whirl. I let the beef & tomato sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes & it came out absolutely wonderful. This didn't taste bland at all! It had a nice American flavor to it!!!
very tasty
11/17/2006 at 05:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good but alittle dry so I added parma rosa sauce and it was fab
Huge hit with the family!
11/16/2006 at 07:01pm
User: andrea from kingston, NY User Rating:
My step daughter said "this tastes like taco filling! YUM!" It really is delicious and easy to make. Everyone was already looking forward to the leftovers! The only thing I might do different next time is add some mushrooms and do a two cheese mixture of maybe colby and jack and I think I might mix some of the cheese into the pasta/beef mixture to give this dish a little more gooeyness on the inside! YUMMY!
waynes beef macaroni
11/16/2006 at 02:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good
More cheese plz
11/14/2006 at 04:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added 2 cups of 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese to the beef and macaroni mixture. I used petite diced instead of crushed tomatoes. I topped it with shredded parmesan and breadcrumbs. The result was very tasty. It definitely will become a staple reciple.
YUM-O
11/13/2006 at 03:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is REALLLY GOOD! and easy
Wonderful new take on hotdish
11/13/2006 at 12:32am
User: Lisa from Saint Paul, MN User Rating:
This was a wonderful dinner. It was really easy to make, the flavors blended wonderfully for a fresh taste on an ole classic. Great for just a few people, or for a few more. I strongly reccomend this to all hot-dish lovers!
Yummy
11/12/2006 at 12:53pm
User: Dora from North Haledon, NJ User Rating:
Delicious!! Stick to your ribs meal.
it's delicious!!!
11/11/2006 at 05:10pm
User: leizl from las vegas, NV User Rating:
my kids love it. so simple to cook yet, family favorites on weekends.
Grub is Good
11/11/2006 at 09:32am
User: DEB from Lansing, MI User Rating:
I made this one night when the cupboards were getting bare. I used one large can of tomato sauce (instead of tomatoes), added one can of Cheddar Cheese Soup, and used up some ground turk