Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni—a nostalgic dish that combines savory ground beef, al dente macaroni, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe offers a warm hug in a bowl, sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Whip it up in just one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni, diced tomatoes, broth, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until macaroni is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg