Hamburger Mac N Cheese
Make dinnertime easy with this hearty Hamburger Mac N Cheese! One pot, simple steps, and delicious flavors your whole family will love.
Servings 8
Calories 366kcal
Equipment
- Large Pan with Lid optional - use a dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ diced onion
- ½ cup diced peppers red, green and or yellow
- 2 cups beef broth can substitute chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 10 oz pasta 2 1/2 cups
- 16 oz tomato sauce 2 cans
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese 4 ounces
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat and chopped onion.
- Once browned, add minced garlic.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika and parsley.
- Stir to mix, then add beef broth, tomato sauce, milk and the pasta.
- Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
- Stir the pot occasionally to make sure the pasta doesn't stick.
- Add the cheese when the pasta is ready and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and cover to let the cheese melt.
Storage
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Reheating Leftovers
- To reheat, just add a splash of water and microwave on high for 1–2 minutes until hot. Want it extra cheesy? Toss in a little fresh cheese before serving.
Notes
Tips for success
- Be sure to stir the beef and macaroni occasionally while cooking to prevent the macaroni from sticking.
- Add additional broth or water in the end if the casserole is too thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg