Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Meal

A wooden serving spoon scoops up cheesy pasta from a pan.

Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Meal is a from-scratch version of the classic Hamburger Helper. Beef and macaroni come together in a cheesy and flavorful seasoned sauce. All you need is a single pan and thirty minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 487kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups milk
8 ounces macaroni uncooked
14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated

Instructions

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Crumble ground beef into pan and add onion. Cook until beef is browned. Drain excess grease from pan if needed.
Add paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, beef broth, milk, crushed tomatoes, and macaroni. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8 minutes, or until macaroni is al dente (refer to macaroni package directions). Stir once halfway through to scrape the bottom and catch any macaroni that may be sticking.
Remove lid. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and allow to set for 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Freshly shredded cheese is highly recommended for this recipe. Packaged, pre-shredded cheese often contains powder coating the cheese to prevent clumping. This can cause your sauce to become gritty.
Other pastas can be used instead of macaroni - bow ties and shells are great alternatives. Check package directions and boil to al dente.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator and reheated for 2 days.

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