Description
One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food that brings the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a creamy pasta dish. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Enjoy this delightful meal in just 30 minutes, and watch as smiles light up the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onions in a splash of oil until soft.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in elbow macaroni, beef broth, and milk. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender (8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in bowls; garnish with extra cheese or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg