One Pan Cheeseburger Mac
One Pan Cheeseburger Mac is a simple and delicious dinner recipe that can be on the table in under 30 minutes! This skillet meal is comforting like the original homemade hamburger helper, but is packed with all of the flavors of a cheeseburger.
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This recipe is kid approved and takes minimal prep work making it perfect for a weeknight
Hamburger helper was always my favorite as a kid and I can’t lie it still hits home as an adult. This homemade version is even better than the classic and made with simple ingredients that we always have on hand.
If you are looking for other similar one pan meals, check out my Cheesy Chicken Taco Mac recipe! This one has all the flavors of a chicken taco in an easy and convenient one pan meal.
Another family favorite skillet meal is my Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Mac. This one keeps my kids coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion, chopped
- Salt, pepper, ground mustard onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
- Minced garlic
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Pickle juice
- Elbow macaroni
- Beef broth
- Tomato sauce
- Colby Jack cheese
- Milk
- Green onions, chopped
Make One Pan Cheeseburger Mac
To start making this easy skillet meal, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1 lb of ground beef to the skillet with a chopped onion.
Season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any extra grease from the meat.
Next, add the busy people garlic, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice.
I used about 2 tbsp each of the ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice.
The ketchup, mustard, and dill pickle juice gives this recipe the ultimate cheeseburger flavor!
Stir well until the condiments are well combined with the browned ground beef.
Add the uncooked pasta, beef broth, and the can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
Bring the whole skillet to a quick boil. Once bubbling turn the heat down to medium-low.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring once or twice to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
Once the pasta is cooked add the shredded cheese and milk. Stir everything together until well combined.
Serve One Pan Cheeseburger Mac
Once the cheese is melted, it’s time to eat! Top the skillet with chopped green onions.
I like to serve this with roasted broccoli and a roll, but it’s delicious all by itself or served with a piece of butter bread for childhood nostalgia.
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- I like shredding the cheese from a block of Colby Jack cheese for a better melting consistency.
- I like using the blend of seasonings for cheeseburger flavored dishes, but you could use any of your favorite burger seasonings instead of the homemade blend.
- Topping this dish with some fresh chopped green onions gives the dish some freshness and even more onion flavor.
- The ketchup, mustard, and dill pickle juice gives this the cheeseburger flavor. Be sure to use dill pickle juice! I’m not sure how great sweet pickle juice would be in this recipe.
- My favorite pickles are Grillo’s Pickles, but you can use your favorite brand or whatever you already keep stocked in your refrigerator.
Similar Recipes
- One Pan Chicken Taco Mac
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Mac
- One Pan Chili Mac
- One Pan American Goulash
- Cheesy Hamburger Helper
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, ground mustard
- 1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups of beef broth
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 8 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb of ground beef with chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any extra grease from the meat.
- Next, add the minced garlic, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Stir well. Add the uncooked pasta, beef broth, and the can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
- Bring to a quick boil then turn the heat down to low. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring once or twice to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
- Once the pasta is cooked add the shredded cheese and milk. Stir everything together well and top with the chopped green onions. Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!
Notes
- I like shredding the cheese from a block of Colby Jack cheese for a better melting consistency.
- I like using the blend of seasonings for cheeseburger flavored dishes, but you could use any of your favorite burger seasonings instead of the homemade blend.
- Topping this dish with some fresh chopped green onions gives the dish some freshness and even more onion flavor.
- The ketchup, mustard, and dill pickle juice gives this the cheeseburger flavor. Be sure to use dill pickle juice! I’m not sure how great sweet pickle juice would be in this recipe. My favorite pickles are the Grillo’s pickles, but you can use your favorite brand or whatever you already keep stocked in your refrigerator.Â