Timber 2 Table - Venison Philly Cheesesteak Mac 'n' Cheese

Cheesesteaks and mac 'n' cheese combine to form what just might be the ultimate comfort food

Venison Philly Cheesesteak Mac 'n' Cheese


30 Min

Prep Time


60 Min

Cook Time


7-9

Servings


Medium

Difficulty

Compile a list of your favorite comfort foods. If it's anything like mine, it will include mac 'n' cheese and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. This recipe combines the two for the ultimate in comfort food. Top it with French's French Fried Onions for a bit of crunch and a lot of extra flavor.

Crunchy onion strips are the perfect topping for the rich mac 'n' cheese.

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow or penne pasta

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

16 ounces venison steak or roast, cut into small bites

3 tablespoons butter

2 medium yellow onions, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons Kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups provolone cheese, freshly grated

2 cups American cheese, freshly grated

Topping

3 ounces French's French Fried Onions

2 tablespoons butter, cut into small bits

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill large pot with water and 2 teaspoons salt and prepare the macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add venison and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is mostly browned, but don't worry if a small bit of pink remains. The meat will finish cooking as the pasta bakes. Remove venison to a warm plate and set aside.

Brown the venison in a large skillet.

Add pasta and the meat.

Stir the browned venison, peppers, and onions into the gooey, creamy sauce.