Dinner for 7

One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni with ground beef

Name: One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni with ground beef
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp ketchup; 3 tbsp mustard; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp steak seasoning; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tsp dill pickle juice (optional); 2 cups milk; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tsp better than bouillon beef base; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 cup shredded american cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; fresh parsley (optional); optional: 1-2 teaspoons better than bouillon beef base; 3 tbsp heavy cream

Ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, milk, and cheddar cook together in one pot for a creamy cheeseburger-inspired meal.

$2.36per serving $$

30 minstart to table

7servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp steak seasoning
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp dill pickle juice (optional)
2 cups milk
2 cups beef broth
2 tsp better than bouillon beef base
1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded american cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
fresh parsley (optional)
optional: 1-2 teaspoons better than bouillon beef base
3 tbsp heavy cream

Steps

Brown the ground beef and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for six to eight minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F.
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, paprika, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle juice.
Add the milk, beef broth, bouillon, tomatoes, and macaroni, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for twelve to fifteen minutes, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender.
Stir in the heavy cream, American cheese, and cheddar until melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from the heat and top with parsley.

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