Description
A creamy mac and cheese dish with classic Philly cheesesteak flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet with the beef. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni and the beef and vegetable mixture to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute provolone cheese for some of the cheddar for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, mac and cheese, pasta, comfort food, beef, cheese, dinner