Macaroni and Beef with Cheese Recipe
Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon canola oil salt to taste optional seasonings: black pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander, chopped garlic, hot smoked paprika, chilli powder—whatever you’re in the mood for (I just used black pepper, garlic and a tablespoon of fish sauce, which gives it depth) one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, pureed in the can with a hand blender or in a blender blender 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 box macaroni 1 cup each grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses Directions: Sweat the onions in the oil with a three-fingered pinch of salt. Add the beef and cook it, breaking it up as you do. (Because my beef was very fatty, I cooked it separately and added it to the pot along with the tomatoes. Also an option, but uses an extra pan.) Add another three-fingered pinch of salt or two, along with any dry seasonings you want. Add the tomatoes and any fresh seasonings you may be using, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for an ho...