Macaroni and Beef Recipe

By CHEF MARIO LIMADURAN September 4, 2019

Find an incredibly simple and fast recipe to make a twist of the classic macaroni and cheese dish. This time around however, we do not use any cheese, and instead bet on a mix of spices and condiments to achieve a meat sauce consistency that coats the macaroni elbows smoothly. Add any vegetables to make this dish healthier!

By adding Trifecta's Meal Prep ingredients like the beef patties, and any Trifecta vegetable of your choice, not only does this recipe account for flavor, but also for convenience when it comes to preparing a last minute meal. You can also substitute regular elbow pasta with plant-based options to make your meal gluten-free, and if you so desire, replace the Trifecta beef with Beyond Meat crumble patties.

As with everything, any dish can be twisted and made into a healthier option. This classic is no different. Enjoy!

For exact macros, per serving:
1 cup macaroni, 5 ounces beef mix including sauce and cherry tomatoes.

Macaroni and Beef

COOK TIME:

11 min

PREP TIME:

15 min

YIELD:

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Cheese gets enough credit and fame. So I decided to give this classic a twist, and create something that is both delicious, hearty, and that hits that kid-heart of yours along with all your protein needs. Feel free to sprinkle cheese and melt it on top of each portion.

INGREDIENTS

4 cup pasta elbow, macaroni
16 ounce Trifecta beef patty
1 cup Trifecta cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup broth, vegetable
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon grapeseed oil or preferred neutral oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook pasta elbows as indicated by the box. Save ¼ cup of the starchy water.
Drain pasta over a colander and return elbow to the same pot. Sprinkle a small splash of olive oil into the pasta and mix to coat all elbows. Cover with lid and keep warm.
Crumble Trifecta Beef by hands into a bowl and keep on the side until needed.
In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat until the oil is slightly smoking, quickly for about 30 seconds, saute garlic and then immediately add the beef. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, broth. Mix to fully incorporate. Add the ¼ cup starchy water along with cherry tomatoes and the macaroni elbows. Mix, and bring to a light simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Be careful not to burn yourself when tasting food. Remove from heat if the sauce has thickened up. Keep warm until needed.
Get ready 4 plates. Carefully and evenly portion the macaroni and beef on the four plates.
Garnish with chives and cheese of preference. Enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS

Servings: 4 | Calories Per Serving: 530

Total Fat 14g

18%
Cholesterol 100mg

33%
Sodium 500mg
Total Carbohydrates 56g

20%
Sugars 17g
Protein 40g
Vitamin A 78.60mcg
Vitamin C 20.67mg

Macaroni and Beef Recipe

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