"This one-pot dinner will have you feeling nostalgic for the boxed version without the preservatives and additives...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz bacon, chopped
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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½ cup red bell pepper, minced
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1 cup shredded carrot
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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1 lb lean ground beef
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kosher salt, to taste
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons tomato paste, preferable double-concentrated
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1 can diced tomato, petite
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3 cups beef stock
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2 cups whole milk
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1 lb pasta shells, or short noodles of choice
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2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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fresh parsley, for garnish