Easy Pulled Beef Mac and Cheese (Printable Version)
Savory pulled beef and creamy cheese blend with macaroni for a rich, comforting baked pasta dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Meat
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2 cups cooked pulled beef
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8 ounces elbow macaroni
→ Sauce and Dairy
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
→ Seasoning and Topping
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup bread crumbs
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1/4 cup sweet onion BBQ sauce
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Boil elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, combine drained macaroni with cooked pulled beef and set aside.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour and salt until a smooth paste forms.
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Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Remove saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese blend until melted and completely smooth.
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Pour cheese sauce over the macaroni and beef mixture. Toss well to coat evenly.
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Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the surface.
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Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and drizzle evenly over bread crumbs.
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Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbling.
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Remove casserole from oven. Drizzle with BBQ sauce before serving.
# Notes:
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If using cold leftover pulled beef, allow it to reach room temperature before mixing with pasta for the best texture.