Classic Minnesota Comfort Food: Beef and Macaroni Hotdish Recipe

This classic Minnesota dish combines ground beef, savory vegetables, macaroni, and a creamy sauce topped with crispy bread crumbs. It's a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a cold winter evening.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup uncooked macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, mixed vegetables, macaroni, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
5. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the hotdish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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