Description
A comforting bowl of melted cheese and savory ground beef enveloped in perfectly cooked macaroni, creating a nostalgic home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340g) elbow macaroni
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Introduce the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni and beef broth, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the macaroni is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prep onion and garlic the night before. You can also substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesy beef macaroni, comfort food, skillet meal, easy dinner, hearty pasta