Cheeseburger Macaroni
This Cheeseburger Macaroni is beefy, cheesy, and ridiculously delicious! Inspired by Hamburger Helper, but made completely from scratch, it comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, onions, and garlic for 6-7 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
- Stir in the flour and mix until distributed evenly.
- While stirring constantly, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese.
- Add the macaroni and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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