Name: Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet in 30 Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for the best flavor); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 2 1/2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred); 1 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow works); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter

Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet in 30 Minutes

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Make Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet in 30 Minutes for a quick tasty meal that satisfies hunger and delights your family fast

Author: molly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef (80/20 for the best flavor)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

2 1/2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)

1 cup whole milk

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow works)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no pink remains, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. This usually takes about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, around 3 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices slightly.

Pour in uncooked macaroni, beef broth, and milk. Stir everything together. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.

Once the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, remove from heat. Toss in the shredded cheddar gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.

Let the skillet rest for 2 minutes off the burner to let flavors mingle and thicken the dish slightly.

Notes

A quick and hearty one-skillet recipe that combines smoky browned beef, gooey cheese, and tender elbow macaroni for a comforting cheeseburger-inspired dinner ready in just 30 minutes.

Find it online: https://mekara.info/cheeseburger-macaroni-skillet-in-30-minutes-recipe/