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One pan cheeseburger macaroni with melted cheese and beef in a skillet

One-Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

A hearty dish that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with creamy macaroni, all cooked in one pan for easy clean-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional) Adds a nice touch for presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the elbow macaroni, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serving
  1. Optionally, top with chopped parsley or chives before serving.
  2. Enjoy your delicious One-Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni!

Notes

This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. For added crunch, top with breadcrumbs before melting the cheese. Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for extra heat.