It reminds us of childhood but with a homemade touch.
This hamburger macaroni is:
Made is one pot A family loved meal Kid-friendly and great for picky eaters Perfect when you’re craving straight up comfort food Ridiculously easy Great to have for leftovers Cheesy and so much better than the boxed version!
I’m all about a good one pot meal. I mean what’s not to love?! They are typically budget friendly meals and use lots of pantry staples and make cleaning up after dinner a breeze. If you’re a fan of one pot meals too you’ll be sure to enjoy my One Pot Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta and this One Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole too.
Ground Beef: You could also use ground turkey or ground pork. Macaroni Noodles: I used macaroni noodles but you could also use spiral rotini noodles, penne, shells or another short tubed pasta you have in the pantry. Best part? The uncooked/dry pasta gets added right into the recipe and cooks in the broth so you don’t have to boil them before! Beef Broth: Can sub for chicken broth too. Cheddar cheese: I recommend using a good quality cheddar cheese and grating it yourself instead of buying pre shredded cheese. Freshly shredded cheese melts a lot better, in my opinion!
You’re basically making ground beef mixed with pasta and cheese…comfort food at best!
Tips:
Add in extra veggies: Feel free to add in sliced mushrooms or diced red peppers when you add in the onions. It’s a great way to sneak in more veggies! Sour cream: I’ve also added in sour cream when stirring in the cheese at the end for an even creamier meal. Add in 1/2 cup to make it more decadent! Spice it up: feel free to add in other seasonings like red pepper flakes, onion powder, chili powder and garlic powder.
