Country Bacon-Beef Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Country Bacon-Beef Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 bacon strips, chopped; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 large carrot, coarsely grated; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups uncooked protein plus or whole wheat elbow macaroni; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

5 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups uncooked protein plus or whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
In a large skillet, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until crisp, 5-6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Brown ground beef in drippings; remove from pan. Add onion to skillet; cook and stir until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more.
2
Combine red pepper, carrot, seasonings and pasta in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with ground beef, bacon and onion mixture (do not stir). Pour in broth.
3
Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Thirty minutes before serving, stir in sour cream and cheeses.

1385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 bacon strips, chopped, 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Country Bacon-Beef Mac And Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Country Bacon-Beef Mac And Cheese

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