Ingredients

4 servings

　　

Omit

Broccoli

　　

Swap

Sharp white Cheddar for the yellow Cheddar

　　

Add

More EVOO

　　1 pound ground sirloin

　　1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips

　　

Step 1

Preheat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the beef. Brown the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the peppers and cook together for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 2

Prepare the Mac-n-Cheddar, without the broccoli, as in the master recipe, #4. Fold in the beef and bell peppers after combining the cheese sauce with the cooked pasta.

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