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BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni

By Kimberly Killebrew
No junk ingredients and tastes WAY better than store-bought!
4.88 from 291 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 565 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (Gluten Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cup quality beef broth
  • 2 cups dried whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta
  • (Gluten Free: Use GF Macaroni)
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, seasonings and flour. Pour in the milk and broth and stir. Stir in the macaroni. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is done. For al dente check after 9 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
    Serve immediately garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 905mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 925IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 398mgIron: 3.4mg
Keyword Cheeseburger Macaroni
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