Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole with Thyme
The recipe Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole with Thyme can be made in about 1 hour. One portion of this dish contains about 29g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 603 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a reasonably priced main course. If you have milk, ground beef, worcestershire sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is perfect for Autumn.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Place the macaroni in the pot, cook 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef and onion until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Stir in the wine, and continue cooking 1 minute.
Mix in the milk, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook and stir until heated through.
Whisk the flour into the skillet, and gradually stir in 2 cups cheese until melted.
Mix in the thyme and cherry tomatoes.
Stir the skillet mixture into the casserole dish with the macaroni. Top with remaining cheese.
Cook uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.