Dairy-Free Macaroni and Beef

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this hearty and flavorful Dairy-Free Macaroni and Beef recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Made with tender ground beef, savory garlic, sweet onions, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish comes together in just 40 minutes. The recipe uses nutritional yeast to create a satisfying cheesy flavor without the need for dairy, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions. Elbow macaroni is cooked directly in the sauce, absorbing every bit of the seasoned goodness, while fresh basil adds a burst of freshness to the final dish. With simple pantry ingredients and an easy one-pot cooking method, this dairy-free dinner is both hassle-free and delicious. Serve warm and enjoy hearty comfort food without compromise!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Remove excess fat from the pot, if necessary, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Once simmering, add the dried elbow macaroni to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the nutritional yeast to add a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Step 9

Let the dish sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1962.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2485.7

Total Fat 131.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 329.3mg	0%
Sodium 3756.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 117.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.1mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2778.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 33.9%