Recipe(tried): Beef and Macaroni with Cheese Casserole

Good Morning Everyone!

This recipe from Paula Deen is really yummy! We enjoyed it yesterday with slices of buttered, soft Wonder bread! It was very easy to make!

Happy Halloween! Gina

WAYNE'S BEEF AND MACARONI WITH CHEESE CASSEROLE
Source: Paul Deen
Servings: 8-10

1 (1 pound) box elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon each dried basil, ground cumin, and dried oregano
2 to 3 cups grated Cheddar

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute until soft.

Add the ground beef and saute until browned.

Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the basil, cumin, and oregano.

In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture. Spread this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.