Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of One-Pot Creamy Beef & Mac, a delightful dish that brings together tender ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a luscious cheese sauce—all cooked in one pot for effortless cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that satisfies pasta cravings and pleases the whole family. This recipe not only makes weeknight dinners hassle-free but also allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or additional cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and stir in elbow macaroni and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low for about 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in cheddar and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg