Ed's Macaroni Jumble

Ed's Macaroni Jumble
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    45

This vibrant and comforting Macaroni Jumble is a playful twist on a classic, perfect for weeknight family dinners. Tender macaroni is tossed in a rich, savory sauce with sweet bursts of corn and a hint of spice, all topped with a blanket of melted Cheddar.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    64 g
  • Cholesterol
    83 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    33 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    861 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 8 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 7 mins In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Stir in the frozen corn, tomato sauce, ketchup, water, chili powder, sugar, and seasoned salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook until the macaroni is heated through, around 5 minutes.

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the macaroni mixture. Remove from the heat and let stand until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
Add some diced bell peppers or other vegetables to the beef and onion mixture for extra nutrients and flavor.
For a creamier dish, stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese before adding the cheese.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Bethany Lemke

    I used ground turkey and it turned out great!

  • Oren Pouros

    My kids absolutely loved this! It's become a regular weeknight meal.

  • Retta Terry

    I added some diced green bell pepper and it was delicious!

  • Seamus Boehm

    Super easy and quick to make, perfect for busy weeknights.

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