BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
Description
Beginning with browning ground beef and softening onions, the recipe layers flavors by adding tomato paste, paprika, garlic and onion powders, salt, sugar, and chili powder. Flour thickens the sauce once milk and beef broth are added. Elbow macaroni cooks in the mixture, absorbing flavorful liquid while softening to al dente.
The final step melts shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce, creating a rich and creamy coating around the pasta and beef. The dish offers a familiar appeal of cheeseburger flavors in an easy pasta form, suitable for casual dinners or lunches.
It serves well garnished with fresh parsley if desired and can be adjusted to gluten-free with appropriate substitutions for pasta and thickener. The recipe balances seasoning to complement the cheese richness without overwhelming the palate.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (Gluten Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth)
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 3/4 cup beef broth quality
- 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta dried whole wheat
- (Gluten Free: Use GF Macaroni)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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