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Cheesy Beef Macaroni Bake

A comforting, cheesy bake that brings back nostalgic family dinners, featuring beef, macaroni, and a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 350 g Woolworths Pasta Macaroni
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 250 ml beef stock
  • 400 g can crushed tomatoes
  • 35 g packet French onion soup mix
  • 250 g frozen peas, corn and carrots
  • 2 cups 3 cheese blend
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 number brown onion, finely chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced.
  2. Lightly grease a 2.5L or 10 cup baking dish.
  3. Cook macaroni according to packet instructions in boiling salted water and drain well.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add beef mince and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  6. Stir in beef stock, crushed tomatoes, French onion soup mix, and frozen vegetables. Mix to combine and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in cooked macaroni and 1 cup of cheese.
Baking
  1. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

For a creamier finish, stir through a knob of butter or a splash of cream before baking. For variations, swap beef with ground turkey or add chopped mushrooms and bell peppers.