Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (or use canned)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons sharp paprika (not sweet)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry

Method

  • Brown onions, garlic and green pepper and mushrooms if using fresh, in butter.
  • Remove and set aside, brown ground beef.
  • Add Seasoning, onion mixture, tomato sauce, sherry and macaroni and mushrooms if using canned.
  • Pour into a 3 quart casserole, top with Cheddar cheese.
  • At this point, you can bake in 350 degree oven until cheese melts and casserole is bubbly (approximately 30 minutes).
  • However, this is best if left in the refrigerator overnight for the flavors to blend, then baked in the oven for approximately 1 hour.