Description
Smoked Beef Mac & Cheese delivers a velvety cheese sauce layered with smoked beef, caramelized onions, and three melty cheeses, creating a crowd‑pleasing comfort meal. This stovetop recipe combines elbow macaroni, butter, milk, and a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack for a rich, creamy texture. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, the dish offers easy preparation, hearty flavor, and satisfying cheese pull that will impress family for all and friends alike today
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 oz smoked beef, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add sliced onion and caramelize for 10‑15 minutes.
- Add chopped smoked beef to the onions and warm through.
- In a large pot combine cooked macaroni, smoked beef, caramelized onions, milk, and all cheeses. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra smooth sauce
- reserve a cup of pasta water and stir it in if needed. Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre‑shredded. Adjust seasoning after combining all ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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