Description
A one-pot cheesy beef and macaroni skillet made with ground beef, pasta, cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings. A family-friendly comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown Beef & Onion: In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and onion for 7–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season: Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Add Broth & Pasta: Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni.
- Cook Pasta: Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish: Season with salt and pepper. Let sit 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add diced tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor. Use mozzarella or Pepper Jack for a cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesy beef macaroni, one-pot dinner, ground beef pasta, comfort food skillet