Beefy Barbecue Macaroni Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the macaroni, barbecue sauce, pepper and cayenne., In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in cheese until melted. Pour over the macaroni mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and stir until brick red, about 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the mixture in a 3-quart flameproof baking dish. Preheat the broiler. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the milk and reserved cooking water, bring to a simmer and cook, whisking, until thick, 2 minutes. Add 2 cups cheese, the cooked pasta and 3/4 teaspoon salt and stir until the cheese melts. Spread over the beef mixture. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the pasta mixture and broil until golden. Top with the scallions.

Steps:

• In a skillet brown beef with onions and garlic until no longer pink. Drain.
• Add macaroni, BBQ sauce and pepper (salt if needed). Mix well.
• In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted.
• Stir in cheese until melted.
• Pour over the macaroni mixture and mix gently.
• Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Steps:

• Select Sauté or Browning on your Pressure Cooker and allow it to heat. Add olive oil to the Pressure Cooker cooking pot and then dump in the beef and break into pieces as you brown. When meat is partially brown, add onions (and peppers, if using) and sauté until meat is mostly brown. Add garlic and sauté one more minute. Drain excess grease, if needed. Add the rest of the ingredients. Lock on the lid and close the Pressure Valve. Cook on High pressure for 6 minutes (or half the time indicated on your package of macaroni). When Beep sounds, allow a 5 minute natural release, then put a paper or dish towel over the vent and do a quick release. Top with freshly grated cheese. Notes If you use a heartier pasta, you may need a longer cook time. Rule of thumb is that you cook your pasta for one-half of the time indicated on the package of pasta. For aldente, err on the lower cook time.

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and drain off any excess fat.
• Add barbecue sauce, stirring well.
• Mix in water, stirring well.
• Bring to a slow simmer.
• Stir in Elbow macaroni.
• Simmer on low, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
• Cook until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Stir in tomatoes and water; cover. Bring to boil. Stir in Macaroni and the Cheese Sauce Mix; simmer, covered, on medium-low heat 10 min. Stir.
• Top with shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the barbecue sauce, macaroni, onion, green pepper and celery. Cook, uncovered, until heated through.