Description
One-Skillet Cheesy Beef and Macaroni is a delicious and comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, tender macaroni, and melted cheese in a single skillet for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Season and add tomatoes: Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Add diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Add macaroni: Bring to a boil, add macaroni, and simmer until tender.
- Melt cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a spicy twist, use pepper jack cheese instead of mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
