John Henry Recipe

Name: John Henry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 stems celery, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 pkg. macaroni; salt to taste; 1 lb. ground beef; salt and pepper; 1 c. barbecue sauce; 1 small can tomato sauce; a little hot sauce; a little Worcestershire sauce; 2 c. grated cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, chopped
2 stems celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 pkg. macaroni
salt to taste
1 lb. ground beef
salt and pepper
1 c. barbecue sauce
1 small can tomato sauce
a little hot sauce
a little Worcestershire sauce
2 c. grated cheese

1
Saute in a skillet the first 4 ingredients in the oil.
2
Cook the macaroni with salt to taste.
3
Put sauteed vegetables aside and brown the ground beef in skillet with salt and pepper.
4
Pour off grease.
5
Mix vegetables with meat. Add the barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
6
Let simmer for a few minutes.
7
Pour water off macaroni.
8
Put half the macaroni in baking dish.
9
Spoon half the meat sauce on top of macaroni. Sprinkle with 1 cup grated cheese. Repeat layers of macaroni and meat sauce. Top with 1 cup grated cheese.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 until cheese melts.

935

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 stems celery, chopped, 1 bell pepper, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, John Henry falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

John Henry

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