Description
A delicious and comforting cheesy beef macaroni dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil water in a large pot, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until onions are soft.
- Season and simmer: Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Pour in milk and stir until combined; let it simmer gently.
- Combine: Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in cooked macaroni until coated.
- Optional baking: Transfer to a baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, consider adding some hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg