Mexican Macaroni & Meat Recipe

Name: Mexican Macaroni & Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 can Tomato sauce; 1 cup Macaroni or shell noodles; 3 yellow hot chili peppers (in a jar); 3/4 cup Chicken stock or broth; 1/4 diced onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; dash ground cumin; dash turmeric; 2 tbsp oil

Servings: persons

1
Saute onions in a bit of oil
2
Add ground beef to pan and season with salt,pepper,garlic powder,cumin, chili powder, & turmeric
3
Cook meat until no longer pink and add garlic and chili peppers.
4
Cook for 20 more seconds
5
Add tomato sauce & chicken stock and season sauce to taste with salt and garlic powder, bring to boil then simmer on low
6
In another pot, boil noodles til just done, drain and rinse in cold water
7
Add drained noodles to sauce.
8
Serve with refried beans and warmed flour tortillas.
9
Enjoy!

696

kcal

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 can Tomato sauce, 1 cup Macaroni or shell noodles, 3 yellow hot chili peppers (in a jar), and more.

Yes, Mexican Macaroni & Meat falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Macaroni & Meat

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Variations & substitutions

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