Description
Looking for easy dinner ideas? This cheeseburger macaroni skillet is quick simple and full of flavor with cheesy beefy goodness! Whether you’re after a comforting weeknight meal or a fun twist on pasta this healthy skillet recipe delivers every time. Great for families freezer-friendly and full of bold taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat and brown ground beef breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until softened about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add beef broth and dry macaroni stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 12–14 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in milk and shredded cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Top with pickles and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Try a mix of cheeses for a richer sauce.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to revive the creaminess.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg