One-Pot Cheesy Beef Macaroni
One-Pot Cheesy Beef Macaroni
Ingredients
For the Beef and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
Stir in the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, beef broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and pickle brine to the pot. Stir everything together to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve the cheesy beef macaroni warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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One-Pot Cheesy Beef Macaroni
Ingredients
For the Beef and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
Stir in the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, beef broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and pickle brine to the pot. Stir everything together to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
⏱️ 12 min - 6
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the cheesy beef macaroni warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min