Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe
A comforting casserole combines ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, and layers of cheddar cheese for a savory family meal.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
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Boil salted water and cook macaroni as directed on the package; drain well.
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In a large saucepan, brown ground beef with onion, green pepper, garlic, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
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Add a bay leaf and tomatoes to the beef, simmer for 20 minutes, then stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese.
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Layer half the macaroni in the prepared dish, top with the meat mixture, then add the remaining macaroni, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.