Description
This recipe for the BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy macaroni. It’s a simple and flavorful one-pan meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Gluten-Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth)
- 2 cups whole milk
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cup quality beef broth
- 2 cups dried whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta (Gluten-Free: Use GF Macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef until no pink remains.
- Add Onions and Spices: Add the chopped onions and cook until softened. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, chili powder, black pepper, and flour.
- Pour in Milk and Broth: Add the milk and beef broth, then stir. Mix in the macaroni.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the macaroni is cooked. Check for al dente at 9 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 905mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 101mg
