Creamy Cheesy Beef & Mac Skillet

35 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  5. 5Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  6. 6Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  7. 7Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. 8Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  9. 9Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  10. 10Add ground beef and cook for 6–7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  11. 11Add ground beef and cook for 6–7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  12. 12Add ground beef and cook for 6–7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  13. 13Drain excess grease.
  14. 14Drain excess grease.
  15. 15Drain excess grease.
  16. 16Stir in tomato paste, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
  17. 17Stir in tomato paste, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
  18. 18Stir in tomato paste, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
  19. 19Cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
  20. 20Cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
  21. 21Cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
  22. 22Pour in beef broth and milk, then stir in uncooked macaroni.
  23. 23Pour in beef broth and milk, then stir in uncooked macaroni.
  24. 24Pour in beef broth and milk, then stir in uncooked macaroni.
  25. 25Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  26. 26Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  27. 27Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  28. 28Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  29. 29Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  30. 30Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  31. 31Remove lid and stir in cream cheese until smooth, followed by shredded cheddar.
  32. 32Remove lid and stir in cream cheese until smooth, followed by shredded cheddar.
  33. 33Remove lid and stir in cream cheese until smooth, followed by shredded cheddar.
  34. 34Stir until melty and creamy.
  35. 35Stir until melty and creamy.
  36. 36Stir until melty and creamy.
  37. 37Let rest for 3–5 minutes, then serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
  38. 38Let rest for 3–5 minutes, then serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
  39. 39Let rest for 3–5 minutes, then serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese (or sour cream)
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese (or sour cream)
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
  • chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
  • chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

large skillet