Description
Savor the delightful taste of One-Pot Creamy Beef & Mac, a comforting dish that seamlessly blends ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a luscious cheese sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, allowing you to satisfy your pasta cravings in just one pot—making cleanup effortless. In only 30 minutes, you’ll be serving up a rich, hearty meal that even picky eaters will adore. Customize it with your favorite seasonings or vegetables for added nutrition!
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 softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes; then stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in beef broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Add elbow macaroni and Italian seasoning. Simmer on low for about 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 83mg