Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
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.
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
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.
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
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 cup
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, low-fat
- salt
Steps
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 337 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 62 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 269 mg |
| Potassium | 634 mg |
| Sodium | 204 mg |
| Copper | 227 mcg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg |
| Phosphorus | 359 mg |
| Selenium | 37 mcg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 76 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6 mcg |
| Folate | 109 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin | 6 mg |
| Choline | 80 mg |
Source:
- Eating Smart, Being Active
- Colorado State University and University of California at Davis