Description
A delightful combination of cheeseburgers and pasta in a creamy sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the beef with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the beef broth to the skillet and bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the milk and shredded cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.
Notes
Customize with extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg