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One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup diced dill pickles
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
  • Optional: crumbled cooked bacon, extra ketchup

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion, cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the meat apart, until browned. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  2. Stir in the garlic, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and milk, bring to a boil, then add the dry pasta and stir.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
  4. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Divide into bowls and top with pickles, tomatoes, and any other toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits, so aim to serve the pasta right after adding the cheese. If you need to hold it for a few minutes, keep the pot covered off the heat and stir in a little extra milk before serving if needed.