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BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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

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

% 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.