FIXED BEEF MACARONI

 FIXED BEEF MACARONI

Recipe from Team Beachbody Blog

Serves: 4 (approx. 1½ cups each)
Total Time: 20 min. Prep Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 15 min.

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions (approx. 11⁄3 medium)

2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1½ tsp. garlic powder
1½ tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
3½ cups low-sodium organic beef broth
8 oz. dry whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. cornstarch


1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
2. Add beef; cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 4 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions; cook for another 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add tomato paste,
garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
4. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add macaroni; stir to combine. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring often,
for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Add cheddar cheese and cornstarch to a small mixing bowl; toss to combine. Add cheese mixture, a handful at a
time, to pot; stir until cheese is fully incorporated and sauce thickens.