Cheeseburger Pasta
One skillet, 30 minutes, real cheeseburger flavor. This foolproof pasta won't clump, won't dry out, and beats the box every time. The pickle trick is everything.
Servings: 5
Calories: 569kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced pickles
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a deep, large skillet over medium-high heat. As it cooks, break it up and then add the diced onion. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the garlic.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt and pepper to the beef and mix until the meat is coated evenly.
- Stir in the macaroni, beef broth and milk and bring to a low simmer. Cover the skillet and cook on low for about 13-15 minutes until the macaroni is cooked. You will need to stir every few minutes so nothing gets stuck to the bottom or clumps.
- A little liquid should remain, it will thicken as you stir in the shredded cheese. Mix well and leave a little for the top. Turn off the heat and cover the skillet again for a couple minutes so the cheese melts.
- Add the diced pickles over the top for the full cheeseburger taste. Serve hot and enjoy with a simple side salad.
Notes
Storage: Let it cool completely, then transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheating on the stovetop: Add the pasta to a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of beef broth or milk (2–3 tablespoons per serving). Stir and heat until warmed through and creamy again, about 3–4 minutes. Or reheat in the microwave.
I don't recommend freezing this recipe.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 5, with 1 serving being 1/5 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 3mg
