Beef and Macaroni Casserole

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• salt
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 1 can (14.5) ounces stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation:
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions. In a large saucepan, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, onion, green pepper, garlic, butter, pepper, ground beef, bay leaf, and stewed tomatoes. Cook slowly for 20 minutes; stir in 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar cheese. Spoon about half of the macaroni into a buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with cooked meat mixture then remaining macaroni and reserved cheese. Bake beef macaroni casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
Beef Macaroni Casserole serves 6.