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One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sliced pickles for serving

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks until no pink remains.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Stir in the elbow macaroni, beef broth, tomato sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 minutes. Stir once halfway through to keep the pasta from sticking.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and stir until it melts into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the skillet hot with sliced pickles on the side.

Notes

Stir the cheese in after removing the skillet from the heat so it melts evenly without becoming stringy. If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, add a splash of warm broth before reheating leftovers. Skip the pickles if serving young kids who prefer milder flavors.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large skillet, Wooden spoon, Measuring cups