Beefy Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1 Lb. Macaroni
• 1 LB. Ground Beef (Lean)
• 1 1/2 TBS. Tomato Paste
• 1 1/2 TBS. Dijon Mustard
• 1 TBS. Hot Sauce
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika (or regular Paprika)
• 4-5 C. Broth (Beef or Vegetable)
• 1 C. Sour Cream
• 2 C. Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Fresh Parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1

   In a large skillet heat up olive oil and add ground beef. Break apart and cook until it's about 90% cooked. Season with salt & black pepper and continue cooking until no longer pink.

2. 2

   To the same pan with the cooked + seasoned ground beef, add the uncooked macaroni, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, & paprika.

3. 3

   Add vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a light boil and then cover and simmer until the liquid is just about absorbed (about 15 mins).

4. 4

   Remove from heat. Add sour cream. Mix to combine.

5. 5

   Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Place back on heat and let the cheese melt through. Mix to combine.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley + cracked black pepper.