Description
A quick and delicious One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with hearty macaroni, all made in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni: 2 cups (uncooked)
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450 g)
- Cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Beef broth: 2 cups (480 ml)
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g), undrained
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon (yellow or Dijon)
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 5-7 minutes), and drain excess fat.
- Stir in uncooked elbow macaroni, beef broth, diced tomatoes, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until macaroni is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pot, Cheeseburger, Macaroni, Easy Recipe, Family Meal