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Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet

Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet is a great ground beef recipe with cheddar cheese, seasonings, and tomatoes all ready in 20 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 904 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 4 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 16 ounces petite diced tomatoes drained

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, breaking ground beef as it cooks. Brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Drain any excess fat, if there is just a little, don't worry about it. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni and beef broth. Spread evenly in the pan, simmering on low. Stir twice to ensure all of the pasta has had a chance to soak up the broth. Simmer for 7-9 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  • Fold in the milk and cheese until incorporated and cheesy. Fold in drained tomatoes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 904kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 51gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 1281mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 5mg
Keyword cheeseburger macaroni skillet, hamburger helper
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