Description
Woolworth’s Creole Macaroni is a mouthwatering blend of flavors that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dining table. This delightful dish features lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, cheesy sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this baked macaroni casserole is not only quick to make but also a surefire hit with both kids and adults. Serve it as a main course or alongside fresh salads and crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 10 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 8 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef with onion, mushrooms, celery, and green bell pepper until tender.
- In a blender, combine stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture.
- In a baking dish, combine the beef mixture with cooked macaroni; pour the sauce over and mix well. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg