One Pot Beef and Macaroni
This Mediterranean spiced Beef and Macaroni recipe is a family favorite. It's easy to make in one pot with 15 minutes of prep time for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups macaroni or cavatappi noodles
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Place the ground beef in the skillet, crumble and cook until no longer pink. Drain any grease from the pot, then place it back on the stove.
- Add the cinnamon, cayenne pepper and ground cloves, cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the red wine, diced roma tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the noodles.
- Pour the beef broth over the noodles and stir everything together, making sure the noodles are fully covered in liquid.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the liquid has cooked down.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Gluten Free Option: Substitute gluten-free macaroni noodles to make the recipe gluten free.
- Leftovers: Store any leftover spiced beef and macaroni in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stove.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4servingCalories 643kcal (32%)Carbohydrates 49g (16%)Protein 31g (62%)Fat 32g (49%)Saturated Fat 11g (55%)Cholesterol 84mg (28%)Sodium 1218mg (51%)Potassium 854mg (24%)Fiber 3g (12%)Sugar 6g (7%)Vitamin A 600mg (12%)Vitamin C 11.9mg (14%)Calcium 143mg (14%)Iron 4.1mg (23%)
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