Cheeseburger Macaroni

This cheeseburger macaroni combines all the classic flavors of cheeseburgers with onions, garlic, and pasta in a luscious creamy cheddar sauce.

Course dinner, main meal beef

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 586kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
½ medium yellow onion. finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 cups whole milk
1½-2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley or thyme

Instructions

Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large pot. About halfway through the browning process, add the onion. Cook until the beef is brown and the onion is soft.
Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown mustard, milk, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the elbow macaroni and make sure it is submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 10-12 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese in a couple of increments. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.

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