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Budget-Friendly Beef & Pasta Dump Meal For Picky Eaters

Easy One-Pot Beef and Pasta Dump Meal

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean preferred
  • 16 oz Dried macaroni pasta Can substitute with penne or rotini
  • 15 oz Tomato sauce Canned
  • 4 cups Beef broth Low sodium
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, tomato sauce, beef broth, and dried macaroni pasta.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted.
  • Serve hot alongside a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.