Skillet Beef and Macaroni Recipe
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Skillet Beef and Macaroni

By: Maxine Neuhauser 
"I found this recipe 30 years ago on a can label. My family loved it, and I later found I always received compliments when I took the dish to potluck suppers. Since it's so easy to put together, it makes a real time-saver for a busy housewife or working mother."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (64)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally, adding additional water if needed.

Footnotes

  • If Cooking for Two: Prepare just half of the recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by PAULA WOOD   view full review
This is exactly the way my Grandmother AND Mother always made what we called Goulash. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Kathie   view full review
Much better than Hamburger Helper. I did add some celery, zuchini, and diced tomatoes so it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by LexisMommy030305   view full review
I liked the recipe when it was done... I didn't have green pepper so I added red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by EasyPeasy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I recently had to start eating gluten-free, and DH was craving Hamburger Helper. Don't ask me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2009 by Emily M.   view full review
I liked this recipe; it was similar to one that I had cooked before, but this one was less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by Elle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great quick recipe; the kids like it best the second day. I usually omit the green pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by mommyrants   view full review
Simple dish - exactly like Stouffer's Beef and Macaroni
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Goldenthreads   view full review
This was "okay". Flavor was not as intense as I expected. If I make again, I'd double...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by MissMandy   view full review
I gave this 4 stars because I made a few changes. It seemed a little bland, so I added diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Sandy K.   view full review
I'm giving this a three because my husband and I are comprising on the rating. He gave it a 2...

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