Go Back
–+ servings

Classic Creole Macaroni

Jennifer
Looking for a spicy, comforting dinner? This classic Creole macaroni is loaded with savory ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and zesty Creole seasoning.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Share by Text
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Servings 6
Calories 434 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large skillet
  • Large stockpot
  • wooden spoon
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef substitute half beef and half sliced Andouille sausage
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning or to taste
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes un-drained
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnishing (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water and salt generously. Bring to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches an al dente consistency. Drain the noodles and set aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and diced celery.
  • Saute for 8 to 10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break up the beef. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. If there's too much grease, drain some off.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and Creole seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the can of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer. Lower the heat and leave the lid off to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the pot. Gently toss until the macaroni is evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Turn off the heat and let the pot sit for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the noodles to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 611mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 843IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 5mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

©PinkWhen 2023

Share this recipe! Follow @PinkWhen on Pinterest.