Spanish Beef Casserole
A delicious and comforting casserole with a Spanish twist - layers of macaroni, seasoned ground beef, creamy white sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
| 8 | ounces macaroni, cooked and drained |
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| 1 | cup onion, chopped |
| ⅓ | cup green pepper, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons oil |
| 1 | lb ground beef |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| ⅛ | teaspoon pepper |
| 6 | tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated |
| ½ | cup margarine |
| 2 | tablespoons flour |
| 1 ½ | cups milk |
| salt | |
| pepper | |
| ½ | cup canned tomato, undrained |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by boiling the macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside. |
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| 2. | In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and green peppers. Once cooked, drain any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. |
| 3. | Prepare a white sauce by melting margarine in a saucepan, then stirring in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture thickens. Add diced tomatoes and grated cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined. |
| 4. | To assemble the casserole, layer the cooked macaroni, seasoned ground beef mixture, and white sauce in a baking dish. Repeat the layers as needed. |
| 5. | Top the casserole with the remaining grated cheddar cheese. |
| 6. | Bake the casserole at 400°F for about 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 571 kcal |
| Protein | 23.6 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2.6 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița