Description
Discover a healthier twist on a classic favorite with Healthy Mac and Beef. This dish combines the comforting flavors of macaroni and beef with nutritious ingredients to create a family-friendly meal that everyone will love. Featuring whole grain elbow macaroni, lean ground beef, and an abundance of colorful vegetables enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, this recipe is both satisfying and wholesome. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, and you can easily customize it by adding your favorite veggies. Make mealtime fun and nutritious with this delicious comfort food makeover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole grain elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper; drain excess fat.
- Sauté carrots and broccoli in the same skillet until softened. Add garlic and diced tomatoes, cooking until heated through.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir in beef broth, and cook until thickened. Reduce heat and mix in Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Combine cooked macaroni and browned beef with the sauce; stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg