Description
One-Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni is a delightful twist on two beloved comfort foods—cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese. This easy, creamy dish combines tender elbow macaroni with seasoned ground beef in a luscious cheese sauce, all made in just one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. The aroma fills your kitchen like a warm embrace, evoking memories of family dinners and cozy evenings spent together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 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
- In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about five minutes until mostly cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for three minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce; cook for one to two minutes until well combined.
- Pour in the beef broth and milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter followed by shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg