Macaroni With Cheese & Ground Beef

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 cups low fat low sodium beef broth (stock)
• 3 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley

1. Using a large deep saute pan heat oil and saute onion,garlic& red pepper for about 2 minutes.
2. Crumble in the ground beef and cook about 10 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
3. Heat the beef broth on the stove or in the microwave.
4. Add hot broth,macaroni,tomatoes,& seasonings to the ground beef mixture.
5. Simmer about 10 minutes or until it has reduced and macaroni is cooked.
6. Mix in sour cream& cheese and cook over low heat another 5 minutes continuing to stir until creamy.
7. Mix in parsley& serve.

olive oil, onion, garlic, red pepper, lean ground beef, beef broth, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, dried basil, thyme, sage, black pepper, sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-with-cheese-ground-beef-62853 (may not work)