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One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

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A quick and comforting one-pot meal that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with pasta, ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (200g)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz / 411g)
  • 2 cups beef broth (480ml), low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200g)
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and onions are translucent and soft, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Stir in elbow macaroni, remaining beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well so pasta is evenly distributed and submerged in liquid.
  4. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Remove pan from heat. Gradually stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until cheese melts smoothly into a creamy sauce. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, return to low heat and simmer briefly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or ketchup if desired. Serve hot straight from the pot.

Notes

Do not skip deglazing the pan after adding garlic to capture browned bits for flavor. Use fresh shredded cheddar cheese for best melt and creaminess. Simmer gently on medium-low heat to avoid drying out pasta. Adjust sauce consistency with extra broth or milk as needed. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk. Avoid freezing as cheese sauce may separate.

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Keywords: one-pot, cheeseburger pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, ground beef, pasta, cheesy

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