One-Pan Cheeseburger Mac

One-pan cheeseburger mac combines ground beef, macaroni, cheddar, ketchup, broth, and milk for an easy, creamy stovetop dinner in about 30 minutes.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes. (about 8 min) — Medium-high heat; beef 160°F
2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Medium heat
3. Stir in the macaroni, broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Gentle simmer
4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cheddar and ketchup until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy, about 1 minute. (about 1 min) — Off heat
5. Let the mac rest for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min)