Dinner for 4
Cheeseburger Macaroni
Ground beef, macaroni, milk, broth, and cheddar simmer together in one skillet for a creamy cheeseburger-style pasta.
$10.09for 4 servings
$2.52 per serving$10.09 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSummer grillingCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the garlic powder, sugar, salt, paprika, and pepper for 30 seconds.
- Whisk the milk, broth, and cornstarch in a bowl, then add the mixture and macaroni to the skillet.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted, then cook for 1 more minute.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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