Hamburger Macaroni
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
561 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hamburger Macaroni
Description
This recipe starts by sauteing ground beef, olive oil, diced onion, garlic, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Cornstarch helps thicken the mixture slightly, while paprika adds warmth.
Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce are stirred in to provide tang and umami. Dry macaroni noodles and beef broth are added then brought to a boil before simmering covered for 8-10 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
Milk and shredded cheddar cheese are folded in last, melting into the pasta to create a creamy texture and rich flavor. Freshly grated cheddar is recommended for better melting and taste.
Serve the dish warm as a filling main. It offers familiar, savory flavors that blend beef with cheesy pasta in a straightforward preparation. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 onion white, diced
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp. garlic minced (2 cloves
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 16 oz. macaroni noodles dry (uncooked
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup milk whole
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add beef and break up with a wooden spoon so it begins to cook.
- Add in the onions, cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until beef is no longer pink.
- Add in garlic. Stir and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add in the ketchup and Worcestershire. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the dry macaroni and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Then, turn heat down to low, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until noodles are done.
- Lastly add in the milk and cheese. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve warm!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.
- Add the dry pasta directly to the cooking pot; no need to pre-cook noodles.
- When reheating leftovers, warm on the stove top with a little milk to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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