Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of One-Pot Creamy Beef & Mac, a dish that combines tender ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich cheese sauce—all in just one pot. This recipe is your go-to for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a hearty meal without the fuss of multiple dishes. With a cooking time of only 30 minutes, you can enjoy creamy goodness while tailoring the flavors to suit your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or cheeses. Experience satisfaction in every bite with this easy-to-make, customizable comfort food.
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
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth and milk; stir in elbow macaroni, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cover for about 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 896mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 82mg