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Shipwrecked Dinner

This is a rather fun dish to make for the family. It seems to have a bit of everything in it, and I hear there are similar recipes called Garbage Can Dinner and other names such as that. I will stick with Shipwreck as it does not sound unsavory.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Calories: 541
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Macaroni and Cheese mix
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 can Tomatoes diced and undrained
  • 1 cup Peas frozen
  • 1 cup Corn frozen
  • 1 cup Milk 2% or whole
  • 1 cup Cheese Cheddar, shredded

Method
 

  1. 1. In a skillet over medium high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef until it is thoroughly cooked
    2. Drain the fat from the skillet
    3. Sprinkle in the cheese powder from the Macaroni and Cheese box
    4. Add in the macaroni from the Macaroni and Cheese box
    5. Stir to combine
    6. Add in the diced tomatoes and juice, milk, frozen peas and corn
    7. Cover the skillet, bring to a boil
    8. Reduce heat as soon as the mix reaches a boil
    9. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the noodles are tender and liquid is absorbed
    10. Top with the shredded Cheese, cover and simmer a few minutes longer until the cheese is melted
    11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Why is it called Shipwreck Dinner?
It is a play on words meaning that you eat what is available. However, it does not need to be leftovers. This dish is made with ingredients that are not leftover from a previous meal.