Name: Quick Beef and Macaroni
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 tbs oil; 1 kg beef mince; 1 1/2 cup macaroni uncooked; 2 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup red wine; 425 g can condensed tomato soup; 35 g French onion instant soup; 1/2 tsp basil; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

by Margiebear Last updated on 07/09/2019

A family favourite for over 20 years, cooked in the electric frypan. Freezes and re-heats well. - Margiebear

Ingredients

2 tbs oil
1 kg beef mince
1 1/2 cup macaroni uncooked
2 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
425 g can condensed tomato soup
35 g French onion instant soup
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Method

Step 1

Saute mince in oil, breaking down mince as it cooks.
Step 2

When browned, drain off any remaining oil, add macaroni or pasta, water, wine, undiluted tomato soup, French onion soup, pepper and basil.
Step 3

Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
Step 4

Serve with Parmesan cheese, green salad and garlic bread.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Pasta can be of any type - penne, shell, twists. I often add mushrooms and garlic with the soups and pasta. Use topside mince and salt reduced French onion soup.