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    Cheesy Cajun Beef Mac and Cheese

    December 8, 2022 by Laura Ashley Leave a Comment

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    Cheesy Cajun Beef Mac & Cheese

    This one pot dish gives you elevated feels of Hamburger Helper! It’s definitely a family faveorite!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beef, pasta
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 551kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 cup diced onion
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
    • 8 oz large elbow macaroni
    • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup milk

    Instructions

    • In a large pot over a medium-high heat, add ground beef, onions, garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook until onions are translucent and beef browned, about 5-6 minutes. 
    • Stir in the tomato paste. Pour in the beef broth and one cup of water and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through and the broth has cooked down. 
    • Pour in the milk and cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Ladle and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 31g
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    Welcome to my kitchen! I'm Laura Ashley, and I'm excited you're here! As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, I love cooking all kinds of food and trying new restaurants. Food is my love language! Here at Dinner in 3, 2, 1, I serve up delicious and nutritious recipes you and your family will love.

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