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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

The tomatoes in this dish provide extra vitamin C and B vitamins, while the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix gives you the option of adding flavor without adding additional salt.

Makes
4 Servings

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 (optional, to taste)

Directions

  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.

Notes

Swiss cheese used in nutrition analysis and costing. Learn more about: Tomatoes

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