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Easy Macaroni and Ground Beef

This simple beef and macaroni skillet is the perfect family friendly main dish for weeknight dinners. It's so easy and so good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 5 people
Author: Lydia @ ThriftyFrugalMom.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
  • 1 cup macaroni
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • In a skillet, fry hamburger and onion until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the cheese. Cover and simmer until macaroni is tender (about 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the burner and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the macaroni and beef. Let set for a couple of minutes until the cheese is melted.