Dutch Macaroni

Dutch Macaroni is a common weeknight meal in the Netherlands, especially if you have hungry kids to feed. 

 

Dutch macaroni is typically made with ground beef, red peppers, onions or leeks, and other vegetables, along with a bit of cheese added at the end. I've also seen recipes that include pickles, which I can't wait to try too. 

It's so easy to put together, totally flavorful, and ready in just over 30 minutes. 

Ingredients in this Dutch Macaroni:

Ground beef: Prep it by breaking it up and browning it in a large pot or Dutch oven. I actually used a large sauté pan, which worked beautifully. 

Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and dried basil. 

Veggies: Onions (or leeks), red bell pepper, carrots, celery, and garlic. 

Condiments: Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. 

From your Pantry: Tomato paste, chicken stock, and macaroni. 

Edam Cheese: Shredded. 

This Dutch macaroni is a super hearty meal that you can prepare in a single pan, and will satisfy your hungry family. It reminds me of Hamburger Helper, but made from scratch with fresh ingredients in the same amount of time. 

If you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator and reheat them in the microwave. 

Welcome to another "cooking through the alphabet" challenge. Every other week (26 recipes in 52 weeks), I'll be posting a recipe that begins with or includes an ingredient that starts with the letter we are featuring. 

"D" is for Dragon Fruit, Date, Dumplings, Dill, Dal, and Dip (and More): 

• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Double Dark Chocolate Waffles
• Blogghetti: Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Dutch Macaroni 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Date Salad, Ottolenghi Style 
• A Messy Kitchen: Sugarplum Date Balls 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Chicken with Dates
• Palatable Pastime: Balkan Lamb and Rice Casserole (Djuvec) 
• Magical Ingredients: Dill Pickle Dip 
• Food Lust People Love:Small Batch Dried Apricot Jam 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Dal Sultani 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Sun-Dried Tomato Dip with Italian Seasoning

Last year, I posted a recipe for Durum Wheat Sesame Bread. Be sure to check it out!

Dutch Macaroni

Yield: 6 servings

Author: Karen Kerr

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Dutch Macaroni is a common weeknight meal in the Netherlands, especially if you have hungry kids to feed.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 6 ounce can of low sodium or no sodium tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 14 ounces dry macaroni
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 4 ounces Edam cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. In a large sauté pan or pot, sauté the beef with the salt and olive oil until just browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the onions, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper, paprika, oregano, and basil. Stir.
3. Add the beef back to the pan and stir. Add the macaroni and chicken stock and stir. If the liquid doesn't just cover everything, add a little bit of water. Bring the mixture to a simmerand cook, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes, until macaroni is al dente.
4. Stir in the cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

597

Fat (grams)

25 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

10 g

Carbs (grams)

62 g

Fiber (grams)

4 g

Net carbs

58 g

Sugar (grams)

7 g

Protein (grams)

31 g

Cholesterol (grams)

71 mg

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Recipe adapted from Dutch Feast by Emily Wight. It's a wonderful cookbook, especially if you're curious about the food from The Netherlands.