One-Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni
This one-pan cheeseburger macaroni is a quick and easy dish that combines ground beef, macaroni, and cheese in a creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Dish
- 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)
For the Flavor
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.
- Add the beef broth, macaroni, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until macaroni is cooked.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option. Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.