Description
Creamy Beef and Mushroom Macaroni is a comforting dish that combines tender beef, savory mushrooms, and creamy pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
- Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the beef and mushroom mixture, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Mushroom Macaroni, Comfort Food, Pasta Dish