One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A quick and delicious one-pot meal that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with macaroni. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat, then add beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil and stir in the elbow macaroni.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the macaroni is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add diced tomatoes or pickles.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pot, cheeseburger, macaroni, easy, comfort food, busy nights