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    One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

    By Heather · Published: Nov 4, 2015 · Updated: Jul 17, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    Forget the box and make this easy one pan dish with ingredients you likely already have on hand. It is so flavorful, creamy, and there are never any leftovers at my house. This is the ultimate in easy fall comfort food!One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni


    Ever since bingeing on Pasta Roni when I first left home to go to school, I haven't been able to bring myself to buy another box of pasta, hamburger helper, or the like. Why I ate so much of it is still beyond me. I used to throw some frozen broccoli into the water with the pasta and call that good for dinner. Fun times. I do, however, LOVE myself a quick one pan meal!  This recipe for One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni uses fresh, real ingredients and is done in just about the same amount of time that it's boxed counterpart is and tastes approximately 2,100 times better. One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni You just brown, stir, boil, stir a little bit more, and it's done! Hope you'll try it.

    One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

    One Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

    Forget the box and make this easy one pan dish with ingredients you likely already have on hand. It is so flavorful, creamy, and there are never any leftovers at my house. This is the ultimate in easy fall comfort food!
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 whole medium onion chopped
    • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 ½ cup milk
    • 2 teaspoon corn starch
    • 15 ounces chicken broth
    • 15 ounces diced tomatoes UNDRAINED
    • ½ pound elbow macaroni
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
    • ¼ cups fresh parsley chopped

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet brown the beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink and the onion is soft. Drain off excess fat and return to the stove.
    • Stir salt, chili powder, dill, sugar and garlic powder into the beef and continue to cook over medium heat.
    • In a small bowl combine milk with the corn starch, stirring until fully dissolved.
    • Pour the tomatoes and chicken broth into the pan followed by the milk, stirring until well combined. Add macaroni to the pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 11-15 minutes or until the macaroni is tender. Remove from the heat.
    • Stir in cheese and parsley, stirring until combined. Serve hot.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 726 kcal | Carbohydrates: 54 g | Protein: 48 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 18 g | Cholesterol: 142 mg | Sodium: 1460 mg | Potassium: 982 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 1305 IU | Vitamin C: 22.3 mg | Calcium: 581 mg | Iron: 5.2 mg

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    Comments

    1. Rachel says

      February 12, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight, and it is absolutely delicious! This recipe is absolutely a keeper! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Cookin Canuck says

      November 09, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      This definitely looks a million times better than anything from a box. What a great weeknight meal!

      Reply
    3. Gerry @ Foodness GraciousG says

      November 07, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      This is totally my jam!!! Love the one pan plan.

      Reply
    4. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      November 07, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Oh my goodness! This looks delicious! SO much better than the boxed stuff. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Tonia says

      November 06, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      Looks like total comfort food to me!

      Reply
    6. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

      November 06, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      I LOVE comfort food and this Cheeseburger Macaroni looks delish! I love that it's a one pan recipe, too!

      Reply
    7. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

      November 06, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Definite comfort food and no doubt way better than the stuff in a box!

      Reply
    8. Erin says

      November 05, 2015 at 7:29 am

      This looks great! Such a wonderful alternative for the boxed version!

      Reply
    9. Senoi Godfrey says

      November 05, 2015 at 5:45 am

      The recipe said mix milk with corn starch but I did not see in recipe how much corn starch

      Reply
      • Heather Cheney says

        November 06, 2015 at 1:25 pm

        Thanks for catching that! I've updated the recipe. 🙂

        Reply

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