Thrifty Skillet Macaroni And Beef

One of our family’s favorite ground beef dinners, this Beef and Macaroni Skillet is made with simple ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes! So easy and so good!

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A friend introduced me to this simple beef macaroni recipe about 10 years ago and it’s been a favorite ever since! Learn more

It’s reminiscent of the Hamburger Helper we sometimes ate when I was a child, but with more flavor and in my opinion, much tastier! Plus, it’s made from scratch which I always prefer.

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Learn more

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Add the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt and pepper, tomato juice and macaroni. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until the macaroni is fully cooked.

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Thrifty Skillet Macaroni And Beef

One of our family’s favorite ground beef dinners, this Beef and Macaroni Skillet is made with simple ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes! So easy and so good!

It’s reminiscent of the Hamburger Helper we sometimes ate when I was a child, but with more flavor and in my opinion, much tastier! Plus, it’s made from scratch which I always prefer.

Ingredients

– 1 lb. ground beef – 1 medium onion – 3 cups tomato juice – 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Add the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt and pepper, tomato juice and macaroni. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until the macaroni is fully cooked.

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