About
Figuring out what to cook while rummaging through your pantry cupboards can be a real challenge: what does one actually do with all those cans of stewed tomatoes? Thankfully, the answer is as easy to find as the dish is easy to make: the Pantry Staple Dinner. Taking some classic pantry items and a bit of ground beef and whipping it into a hearty, spicy, and savory main course might seem like magic (as will making it in under half an hour), but it's the taste that is truly wondrous! Pantry Staple Dinner proves that you already have everything you need for a meaty and magnificent dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dried onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
Directions
Step 1 -In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 2 -Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 3 -Add the tomatoes, the dried onions, the salt, the chili powder, the pepper, and the sugar.
Step 4 -Bring the beef mixture to a boil.
Step 5 -Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6 -Stir in the macaroni.
Step 7 -Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 8 -Uncover and simmer until the macaroni is tender and the sauce is thickened, for about 3-4 minutes.
Step 9 -Serve.

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