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Easy Cheesy Hamburger Skillet Recipe

Easy Cheesy Hamburger Skillet Recipe

This one-pan cheesy hamburger skillet packs seasoned ground beef, tender macaroni, and a creamy tomato-cheddar sauce into a 30-minute weeknight dinner the whole family loves.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean 85% preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 cup elbow macaroni, dry
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked if available
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounce cream cheese softened, optional
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir in Worcestershire, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in dry elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer 2 minutes more to thicken if the mixture is very saucy.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley, let stand 2 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

For extra veggies, stir in 1.0 cup of frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes. Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a little heat. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk.