One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni
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5
10 reviews
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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
4
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Calories
620 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni
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This One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni combines crispy bacon, ground beef, and elbow macaroni in a flavorful tomato-based broth enriched with cheddar cheese. Cooking all ingredients in one pot simplifies preparation while producing a creamy, savory dish with tender pasta and smoky notes from bacon and Worcestershire sauce. Optional pickles add tanginess and texture to complement the cheesy, hearty meal.
Description
Starting with frying diced bacon until crisp, the rendered fat adds depth to the dish. Ground beef and chopped onion cook in the bacon fat until browned. Tomato paste, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth create a robust sauce. Elbow macaroni is added and simmered until tender, absorbing flavors and thickening the sauce. Removing from heat, sharp cheddar cheese and cooked bacon are stirred in, melting into a creamy, cheesy mixture. Optional chopped pickles add a contrasting tang and crunch. This one-pot recipe minimizes cleanup while layering smoky, savory, and tangy flavors behind tender pasta and melted cheese.
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Ingredients
- 4 trips Bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup pickles optional, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the bacon up (use kitchen shears to do this quickly) and add it to a soup pot/Dutch oven. Fry it over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 min). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate but leave the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the ground beef and onion to the pot. Cook it, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along, until browned (about 8 minutes). Spoon out most of the excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Once it's boiling, add in the macaroni. Reduce the heat so it's not boiling like crazy (a rapid simmer is good). I cooked mine over medium heat. Let it cook uncovered until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (about 13-15 minutes). Stir it every couple of minutes so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
- Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cheddar and cooked bacon (I reserve some for topping the bowls). Season with salt & pepper as needed, and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb more of the liquid (if needed) and for the flavors to meld more. If you want to have a layer of cheese on top, stir in about 3/4 of the cheese and then sprinkle the rest on top and cover the pot so it melts faster.
- Serve with the chopped pickles if using.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4 to 6 people depending on portion size and sides served.
- If the liquid reduces too fast before pasta is cooked, add more beef broth or water in 1/2 cup increments to prevent burning.
- Stir regularly during simmer to avoid pasta sticking to the pot’s bottom.
- Reserve some cooked bacon for topping individual servings for added texture and presentation.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
620kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1576mg
(66%)
Potassium
859mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
835IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
452mg
(45%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 620kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1576mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 859mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 452mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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