Macaroni and Beef Casserole

Submitted by TasteTester

"This is one of those dishes that kids and adults both enjoy. It's a quick and easy recipe that my youngest son often asks for."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 7 1⁄2 ounces macaroni & cheese dinner mix
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 14 1⁄2 ounces Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare macaroni dinner as directed on package, omitting the butter.
2. Meanwhile, brown meat in a large nonstick skillet at medium-high heat; then drain. Add tomatoes and oregano; mix well. Bring to a boil.
3. Add meat mixture to the prepared macaroni dinner. Spoon into 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.

Reviews

[Chef Stiles]

This was excellent and easy. and what a way to use that awful boxed mac and cheese Thanks

 

[Sherry Carl]

My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I made exactly as written and it turned out cheesy and delicious. Thank you.

 

[Crafty Lady 13]

I just recently found out that I liked macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes, and I have always loved macaroni and cheese with ground beef. I just knew that I was going to really enjoy this recipe. I used regular stewed tomatoes (lightly sweetened) and left out the oregano. I also used the new 12 oz. Kraft Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese which turned out to be much creamier. Sooooooooo good! :) Made for May 2010 Aus/NZ Swap.

 

[Boomette]

This was so easy to do. And DS loved it. Thanks TasteTester. Made for Newest Zaar tag.