Description
This One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is a quick, creamy, and cheesy skillet meal with ground beef, pasta, and a rich cheddar sauce. Perfect for a family-friendly weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove excess grease.
- Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add liquids and pasta: Pour in beef broth, milk, paprika, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir in elbow macaroni.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use sharp cheddar for extra flavor. Add cooked vegetables like peas or bell peppers for a balanced meal. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheeseburger macaroni, one pot pasta, creamy beef pasta, quick dinner
