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Beefy Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Beefy Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

kosher salt
8 oz medium pasta shells
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp chili powder
8 oz ground beef
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat (1 percent ) milk
2 1/2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend (about 8 oz)
2 tbsp breadcrumbs ( preferably panko)
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions:

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 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.
Per serving: Calories 672; Fat 35 g (Saturated 20 g); Cholesterol 122 mg; Sodium 1,179 mg; Carbohydrate 54 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 37 g
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	524.69 Kcal (2197 kJ)
Calories from fat	300.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.4g	51%
Cholesterol	132.99mg	44%
Sodium	521.49mg	22%
Potassium	460.54mg	10%
Total Carbs	26.43g	9%
Sugars	5.14g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	30.38g	61%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	482.1mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.92 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.84g	51%
Cholesterol	47.13mg	44%
Sodium	184.79mg	22%
Potassium	163.19mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.37g	9%
Sugars	1.82g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	7%
Protein	10.77g	61%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	7%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	170.8mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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