Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring ground beef, creamy cheese, and macaroni, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (about 7 ounces)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth (about 20 fl oz)
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Start by placing your large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef, lightly season with salt and pepper, and cook until it’s mostly browned, around 5 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Introduce the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce: Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in liquids: Pour in the beef broth and milk, combining well.
- Add pasta: Toss in the elbow macaroni, stirring to ensure it is submerged.
- Simmer to perfection: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with cheese: Off the heat, stir in butter and the cheese until creamy.
- Serve immediately: Dish out while hot and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips include preparing the beef and sauce the night before. Freshly shred cheese for best melting and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, macaroni, comfort food, one-pan meal, easy dinner