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Minced Beef Mac and Cheese

Minced Beef Mac and Cheese

A creamy one-pot comfort dinner combining seasoned ground beef and tender macaroni in a rich cheddar cheese sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with onion until cooked through; drain excess fat.
  2. Add spices, broth, milk, and uncooked macaroni. Stir well.
  3. Simmer covered until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in cheese until melted.
  5. Rest briefly, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook pasta. Use freshly grated cheese for best melt. Stir while simmering to prevent sticking. Add cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess.