Description
Leek Beef Macaroni Creamy is a comforting dish that combines tender macaroni with ground beef and leeks in a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 ounces macaroni
- 14 ounces ground beef
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and sliced leek, sautéing until the beef is browned and the leeks are tender. Drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream, beef broth, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir to combine and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked macaroni into the creamy beef and leek mixture. Toss until evenly coated and heated through, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the macaroni to maintain its texture.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg