BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni

Name: BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 small onion; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 3/4 cup quality beef broth; 2 cups dried whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta; (Gluten Free: Use GF Macaroni); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
565 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni

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No junk ingredients and tastes WAY better than store-bought!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 small onion , finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (Gluten Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth)
2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cup quality beef broth
2 cups dried whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta
(Gluten Free: Use GF Macaroni)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, seasonings and flour. Pour in the milk and broth and stir. Stir in the macaroni. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is done. For al dente check after 9 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.Serve immediately garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 565kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 905mg (38%) Potassium 685mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 925IU (19%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 398mg (40%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	565kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	101mg	34%
Sodium	905mg	38%
Potassium	685mg	15%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	925IU	19%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	3%
Calcium	398mg	40%
Iron	3.4mg	19%