Description
This One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is a quick, comforting meal that combines all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a creamy pasta dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: pickles for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni, beef broth, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with pickles if desired.
Notes
You can add diced tomatoes or bell peppers for extra vegetables. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheeseburger macaroni, one pot pasta, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food
