Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Ground beef, macaroni, ketchup, and melted cheese cooked together in one skillet.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1 medium onion diced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni about 2 cups dry
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese American cheese also works
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Cook the beef and onion until the beef reaches 160 F, then drain the fat.
- Simmer. Add the ketchup, broth, water, and macaroni, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes.
- Melt. Off the heat, stir in the cheese and pepper until creamy.
- Serve. Rest 3 minutes and top with pickles and mustard.
Notes
Substitutions: use ground turkey cooked to 165 F, or American cheese in place of cheddar.
Tips: add the cheese off the heat so it melts smoothly.
Storage: refrigerate for three days and reheat with a splash of broth.
Nutrition: values are estimates per serving.