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Macaroni Beef

Macaroni Beef reads umami 7.5, richness 6.2 and salinity 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.2 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 2.4 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 7.5 · Richness 6.2 · Salinity 4.2 · Allium 3.9 · Sweetness 3.0 · Funk & Ferment 2.4 · Sourness 2.3 · Fruity 1.8 · Earthy 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Heat 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.6

What's in it (10)

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 c. uncooked macaroni
• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 c. oil or water
• 3 1/3 c. tomato juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Time & effort: about 35 min (25 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 85.9 kcal, 6.5 g protein, 4.1 g fat, 6.1 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. Saute beef, macaroni, onion, green pepper and garlic powder in oil or water until macaroni turns slightly yellow.
2. Drain off fat. Add tomato juice and seasonings; bring to a boil.
3. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Uncover and cook for several more minutes. Yield: 6 servings.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.