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 (412)

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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
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.
recipe Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Coleen Newport News, VA 11-01-2009
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Comfort food Oh Yeah
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed how simple but delicious this recipe was. The smell of onions, green pepper and garlic, had my dogs... circling the kitchen like vultures. So good and just makes you feel like mom cooked it. Great dish to make when you had an awful day, or its cold and rainy. I could only find a crushed tomatoes in a 20 ounce can. I set aside the left over 4 ounces. The next day, I cut the top crust of cheese off and mix the left over tomatoes back in the macaroni then place the cheese top back on top. Was better the second day. Yes, the dogs were back in the kitchen again, wanting to know if Bobby and Jaime could have this canned for dogs.Read more
recipe Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Nicole Houston, TX 10-15-2009
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Needs Sauce!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The flavor is delicious! Tasty. It needs to be more saucy. I will try it again and add tomato sauce as well.
recipe Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Stephanie Oklahoma City, OK 10-12-2009
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Delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just love this recipe, the only thing I do extra is add cheese to the mixture before I bake it OMG!!! Thanks Paula!!!