Cowboy Macaroni

A favorite meal of any cowboy. Includes a hearty combination of lean ground beef, macaroni, cheese, and a tomato sauce that will make you jump up and click your spurs together.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 507 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 (14 ounce) package macaroni and cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can canned whole kernel corn
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the directions on the package.

Step 2

Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

Step 3

In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the macaroni and cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and corn with its liquid. Mix well.

Step 4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.