NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 oz whole wheat macaroni

0.5 cup low-sodium beef broth

0.25 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

0.25 cup diced red bell pepper

1 tsp avocado oil

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Add the ground beef, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet.

• 3

  Cook while breaking the beef apart with a spatula until browned and the vegetables have softened.

• 4

  Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until the beef is well coated.

• 5

  Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then add the dry whole wheat macaroni.

• 6

  Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.

• 7

  Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

• 8

  Remove from heat, stir in the nutritional yeast for a savory finish, and serve immediately.