Hearty Ground Beef Macaroni Meal in a Mug

Meal in a Mug: A Quick and Easy One-Dish Meal Recipe

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Description:
This Meal in a Mug recipe is a delightful and convenient dish that brings the comfort of home-cooked meals right to your busy weeknights. Passed down from my mom, who taught me everything I know about cooking, this dish is perfect for those evenings when time is short but you still want something hearty and delicious. With minimal preparation and cooking time, it’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a satisfying one-dish meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef
   Begin by heating a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Continue to cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the meat is browned and fully cooked through.

2. Drain Excess Fat
   Once the beef is browned, carefully drain any excess fat from the pan. This step is crucial to ensure your dish remains light and enjoyable, without the greasy residue.

3. Combine Ingredients
   After draining the beef, return it to the saucepan. Add the water, pork and beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and the packet of sloppy joe mix. Stir everything together until well combined, ensuring that the sloppy joe mix is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

4. Bring to a Boil
   Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. This step helps meld all the flavors together and prepares the dish for the addition of the pasta.

5. Add Macaroni
   Once the mixture is boiling, add the macaroni. Stir it into the mixture, ensuring that the pasta is submerged in the liquid.

6. Simmer and Cook
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. During this time, the macaroni will cook and absorb the delicious flavors from the beef and sauce. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

7. Serve and Enjoy
   After 10 minutes, check that the macaroni is cooked to your desired tenderness. If needed, simmer for an additional minute or two. Once ready, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. Scoop the hearty mixture into mugs or bowls and enjoy this satisfying, one-dish meal!

Conclusion

This Meal in a Mug is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also embodies the essence of comfort food. Perfect for those busy weeknights, it provides a filling and nutritious option for lunch or dinner, and it’s a great way to gather the family around the table, sharing a warm and hearty meal.

Keywords

• Lunch/Snacks
• Meat
• Canadian
• < 30 Mins
• Beginner Cook
• Easy
• Inexpensive

Rating

Feel free to adjust the seasonings or add vegetables according to your preferences to make this dish truly your own! Enjoy cooking!