Easy One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta (Print Format)
Comforting skillet with ground beef, macaroni, cheese, and spices cooked all in one pan with ease.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
1 lb 95% lean ground beef
→ Spices
02 -
1 tsp garlic powder
03 -
1 tsp smoked paprika
→ Liquids
04 -
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
→ Canned Goods
05 -
14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
→ Pasta
06 -
8 oz elbow macaroni
→ Dairy
07 -
6 oz (1½ cups) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
→ Produce
08 -
2 scallions, thinly sliced
# Steps:
01 -
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic powder and smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
02 -
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, and ½ tsp salt to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
03 -
Remove skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
04 -
Divide the mixture evenly among six plates or bowls. Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions and serve warm.
# Tips:
01 -
Use 95% lean beef or substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or vegetarian crumbles for a lighter variation.
02 -
Any small pasta cut like shells, penne, or fusilli can replace elbow macaroni.
03 -
For more heat, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles instead of regular diced tomatoes.