Cheesy Mac and Beef With Simple Stir-Fry Broccoli
Meal Time - 30 minutes / Serves Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare mac and beef through step 2 - 15 minutes
- Meanwhile, begin broccoli stir-fry - 5 minutes
- Complete both and serve - 10 minutes
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Cheesy Mac and Beef
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef chuck
1 (14.5-oz) can beef broth
1 cup water
8 oz elbow macaroni (2 cups)
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup processed cheese sauce
8 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Steps
- Preheat large sauté pan (or electric skillet) on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place ground beef in pan (wash hands); cook 5–7 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until beef is brown and no pink remains.
- Stir in broth, water, and macaroni; bring to a boil. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is mostly absorbed and macaroni is soft and tender.
- Stir milk into pasta; remove from heat (or turn heat off). Stir in both cheeses until smooth and melted. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.)
CALORIES (per 1/6 recipe) 540kcal; FAT 28g; CHOL 110mg; SODIUM 830mg; CARB 35g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 33g; VIT A 10%; VIT C 0%; CALC 50%; IRON 15%
Simple Stir-Fry Broccoli
Ingredients
12 oz fresh broccoli florets (rinsed)
1 (16-oz) bag frozen stir-fry vegetable blend (broccoli, carrots, onions, red peppers, celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms)
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ginger spice blend paste
Steps
- Combine in microwave-safe bowl, broccoli, stir-fry vegetables, and water; cover and microwave on HIGH 3–4 minutes or until stir-fry vegetables are thawed and broccoli is tender.
- Preheat large sauté pan (or wok) on high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Drain any remaining liquid from veggies; transfer veggies to hot sauté pan. (Use caution: oil may pop, if water is not thoroughly drained.)
- Stir in hoisin sauce and ginger paste; cook 2–3 minutes or until vegetables are desired tenderness and evenly glazed with sauce. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 140kcal; FAT 4.5g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 310mg; CARB 22g; FIBER 5g; PROTEIN 4g; VIT A 30%; VIT C 140%; CALC 4%; IRON 4%
Utensils & Cookware
2 large sauté pans
microwave-safe bowl with lid
cooking spoons
knife and cutting board
measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
The stir-fry may also be made with green beans, snow peas, sugar snap peas, or shredded carrots instead of broccoli.
Recipe Version 10/09-0032
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