This is a family favorite. I have been making this for a few years now and my oldest son can eat almost a whole 9x13 pan of this. The whole recipe is good enough for a house full of men. I usually only make half of this. I did make a few changes. I double the basil and oregano (even for half) and add just a bit more of the cumin. I use a 26 oz can of crushed tomatoes for the half recipe and we like it better because we can taste more of the sauce. And as always...plenty of cheese.

By Monica on May 09, 2013

i like your food paul

By Anonymous on April 29, 2013

To all those people dissing her recipe everyone has different flavors they enjoy being a great cook is that we try new things but i personally love her recipes: THANK YOU PAULA

By GARY R BUCKOSH on March 11, 2013

Paula, I have to say that you must be the lady after my heart.. My grandkids love it when I am home becuase it means a new dish from your Cook Book. When my daughter says moms cooking she says BUTTER BUTTER AND MORE BUTTER.. My fathers mother and father was from the south so I understand the Butter things. Keep healthy and keep on cooking.. Lisa Cooper Lancaster, CA

By LISA COOPER on February 25, 2013

it was good i really enjoyed it

By Rakena James on February 19, 2013

We LOVED this recipe! Such great flavor. Thank you Paula.

By Cherie Bugg on January 28, 2013

I spiced changed it buy using a couple cans of zesty chili diced tomatoes and used a Mexican blended shredded cheese... I also left out the green bell peppers... My family couldn't eat enough of it...

By Anonymous on January 22, 2013

i like the way the mac and beef i just may try it tommorw look's so good

By sandy adams on January 09, 2013

I like this recipe it is good for a family of four. thank you!

By Cassandra Schmidt on November 29, 2012

Ms. Paula my kids did not like this I will not use this redipe

By Taylor visited your farm and left you a Special De on November 06, 2012

This is one of my FAVORITE dishes!!! I just add a little salt to bring out the flavors. Thanks!

By Tammy on October 26, 2012

Dear Paula; Can I use Ground turkey instead of regular ground beef? My family don't eat ground beef. If that's O'kay please let me know. Thank you respectfully yours, Timothy Williams

By Timothy Williams on October 15, 2012

Agree with the others who said it lacked flavor. Reminded us of Hamburger Helper.

By Karen on August 05, 2012

Can/t wait to try this recipe Paula you are the best

By Patricia Stephenson on July 26, 2012

this is an amazing recipe I wanna make this this week how do I get a hold of your cookbook

By basma champen on June 25, 2012

i really enjoy your recipes miss paula dean they always have flavor in them.

By teri domke on June 19, 2012

Thanks for adding where to find in cookbook!

By Shann Cohrs on May 25, 2012

This was super easy and tasted great. Anyone can cook this meal up in no time at all. Great job Paula, once again you have proved why you are my go to person for recipes.

By Katie Donaldson on May 20, 2012

Before I made this recipe I looked at all the reviews and noticed a lot of people said they thought something was lacking. But I still wanted to try it. So I used about 7 cloves of garlic. Half a green pepper and half a red pepper. I sprinkled my beed with meat tenderizer, and I also downsized the beef to only a 1 lb. After adding the beef and browning it I added a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and a squirt of ketchup. I also added in some red pepper flakes and a dash of chili powder. I also added in about a tablespoon of finely chopped jalapenos. After I added the tomatoes I added a dash of milk into the mix and a tablespoon of butter. And I also mixed my noodles with a tab of butter before adding it to the mix. Let me tell you this came out amazing!!!!! My whole family loved it. I'm actually making it for the second time as we speak. It was full of flavor and just mmmm mmmm goood.

By Anonymous on May 16, 2012

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By CAROL FERRELL on April 30, 2012