Description
A delicious and creamy beef and macaroni dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped pickles or green onions for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until browned. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add broth, milk, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in macaroni.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Top with chopped pickles or green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg