Whole30 Macaroni with Ground Beef

Savor a guilt-free twist on comfort food with this Whole30 Macaroni with Ground Beef recipe! This wholesome dish swaps traditional pasta for nutrient-packed sweet potato or zucchini noodles, making it a perfect option for anyone following a Whole30, paleo, or low-carb lifestyle. Tender ground beef, infused with the vibrant flavors of garlic, onion, bell pepper, and a zesty tomato-based sauce, creates a hearty and satisfying pairing for the tender, spiralized vegetable noodles. Seasoned with dried oregano, basil, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this meal is brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flavor and comes together in just under an hour. Whether you’re meal-prepping or craving a light yet filling dinner, this dish checks all the boxes for flavor, simplicity, and nutritional balance.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 medium sweet potatoes or zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 large bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Spiralize the sweet potatoes or zucchini to create noodles using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 5

Remove the beef and set aside. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir well to combine.

Step 10

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

In a separate skillet, sauté the spiralized vegetables for 3-5 minutes over medium heat until they are tender but not mushy.

Step 12

Divide the vegetable noodles among serving plates and top with the ground beef sauce.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1720.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1945.7

Total Fat 122.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 309.3mg	0%
Sodium 3449.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 92.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 402.2mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 4322.9mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 26.4%