Skillet Cheeseburger Pasta

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This skillet cheeseburger dish will make you nostalgic for grilling season while being a perfect off-season weeknight comfort meal. Don’t be daunted by the long ingredient list—it’s mostly easy-to-measure seasonings, and there’s only a bit of chopping to do. The best part is that when you are finished, there is so little cleanup. The macaroni cooks right in the skillet.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on November 13, 2023
overhead view of skillet with macaroni. cheese, beef main dish
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • 2 teaspoons oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/4 pounds 93% lean ground beef

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion

  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon flour

  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni

  • 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Melt butter with oil in a deep cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

  2. Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook and stir, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until beef is crumbly and browned, about 7 minutes.

  3. Stir in tomato sauce and evaporated milk. Add pickle relish, Dijon mustard, granulated garlic, granulated onion, Montreal steak seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.

  4. Reserve 1/4 cup beef broth, and pour remaining beef broth into the skillet. Whisk flour and the 1/4 cup beef broth together in a small bowl to make a slurry; stir slurry into the skillet.

  5. Stir in dry macaroni until pasta is fully submerged. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender with a bite, about 10 minutes.

  6. Set a rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.

  7. Stir 2 cups cheese into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly across the top of the skillet. Broil until cheese is golden, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

863 Calories
56g Fat
27g Carbs
63g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 863
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g 72%
Saturated Fat 30g 148%
Cholesterol 218mg 73%
Sodium 1737mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 63g 126%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 1008mg 78%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 946mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.