Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Grubfest

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (415)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 8 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 33 min

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Ingredients

1-pound box elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon each dried basil, ground cumin, and dried oregano
2 to 3 cups grated Cheddar

Directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the ground beef and saute until browned. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the basil, cumin, and oregano. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture. Spread this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

Cook's Note: Ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of beef, if desired.

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recipe Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Ivy Staten Island, NY 11-20-2009
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worth the try!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

turned out delish! my husband and i loved it and kept going back for 2nds and 3rds....
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Stacey Chicago, IL 11-17-2009
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Yummy...when modified
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Made this once as written. The family thought the meat overpowered the dish, didn't like the cumin, and thought it was too... dry. Everyone is a critic...regardless I gave it another try following the recipe and used 1 lb hamburger, added 3 stalks of chopped celery, 2 undrained cans of petite diced tomatoes, and a can of cream of mushroom soup with the beef mixture. Added to that white cheddar that was in the fridge and about to turn, and some parmesean cheese. Used one tsp of italian seasoning, 1 tsp dry mustard, 1 tsp paprika and a dash of chili powder and cayenne pepper to season. Topped with another cup of cheddar cheese. It was great modified using what I had on hand. The family loved it, as did a friend who happend to be over.Read more
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Amy Lake Orion, MI 11-11-2009
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great twist and cheesy.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this twist on mac n beef. The cheddar cheese makes it so yummy. It reminded me of goulash, and had great flavor. Nice... comfort food for winter also.Read more
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stacey lowell, MA 11-07-2009
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something different
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was very good. My kids loved it (minus the cheese topping for them) It had a mexican/taco taste to it which I loved. I... used 1 pound of ground Turkey and it was plenty of meat. I think I might try it without the cumin and add Italian style tomatoes the next time-I think that is where the mexican flavor is coming fromRead more
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MARGARITA Newark, NJ 11-03-2009
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PRETTY GOOD
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I used 3 15 oz cans of Italian chopped tomatoes , it has more flavor than regular canned tomatoes, because it comes with... basil and garlic in it, also I used a tablespoon of red pepper flakes. I blended this together as well as the rest of the herbs and used salt and pepper to taste. I substituted a bag of mixed italian cheeses for the cheddar. It was really good!!!! I almost always tweek things and use the recipe as a guide more than anything else. We all have diffrent taste buds, so use what you like!!!Read more
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Pam Pasadena, TX 11-01-2009
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This was good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I did have to add more sauce and cheese, but it was a good dish.