Trash Plate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Ground Beef
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Cook the Hot Dogs
Slice the hot dogs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Fry the French Fries
In a separate pan, fry the French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Trash Plate
In a large plate or bowl, layer the macaroni, ground beef and hot dog mixture, and French fries. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- 6