One Pot Cheesy Beef Pasta
Ground beef and macaroni simmered in broth, then stirred with milk and cheddar into a creamy one pot dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 8 oz elbow macaroni dry
- 4 cup low sodium chicken or beef broth
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the beef in a large pot until cooked through to 160 F and drain the excess fat.
- Combine. Stir in the broth, tomato paste, pasta, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Simmer. Boil, then simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is just tender.
- Cheese. Off the heat, stir in the milk and cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Rest. Rest a few minutes to thicken, season with pepper, and serve.
Notes
Substitutions: Shells or rotini replace the macaroni, and ground turkey replaces the beef.
Tips: Add the cheese off the heat.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days and reheat with milk. Do not freeze.
Nutrition is calculated for one serving.