Family Special

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Family Special is a comforting, hearty dish combining seasoned ground hamburger with cheesy macaroni, kidney beans, and spinach. Its rich flavors and satisfying texture make it perfect for family dinners, offering a balance of protein, vegetables, and cheesy goodness in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1 (7 1/4 oz) box macaroni and cheese
  • 1 (4 oz) package shredded Cheddar
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
  • 1/2 (10 oz) package chopped spinach
  • garlic salt to taste
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the hamburger.
  2. Open the macaroni and cheese box, reserving the cheese packet for later.
  3. Add 2 cups of water, chopped spinach, and macaroni (excluding the cheese) to the browned hamburger and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cheese packet, shredded Cheddar, partially drained kidney beans, and garlic salt to taste.
  6. Stir well to combine everything.
  7. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

296 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17g 34% DV
Total Fat 13.2g 17% DV
Carbs 28.2g 10% DV
Fiber 7.4g 27% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 401mg 17% DV
Potassium 578.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 34.8mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 207mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 8.2mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 287.5mg 22% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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